J. J. GIRARD SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE LES FOURNEAUX 2002 Stock: 28378 Pinot Noir is the most popular varietal on the market and so many people have re-discovered how great Burgundy can be. There are many superb California Pinots but let's not forget where the masters are nothing can beat a great bottle of Burgundy in terms of complexity and longevity. Today, we have a very special wine from the amazing 2002 vintage. It is a beautiful bottle of wine that, at $25, makes a mockery of most domestic Pinot selling for twice the price...and it will age beautifully for another 10 years! Tasting note: Wonderfully elegant red and black fruit aromas nuanced with an intense soil character and the freshness and purity of the nose are most impressive. The medium weight, sappy, round and sweet flavors are slightly gamy and display distinct notes of earth and underbrush and this is very much a wine of its terroir as it's completely different from the foregoing examples. In particular, I like the spice and persistence on the finish and this is delicious yet completely serious. Outstanding! Drink 2008-2014 90 points Allen Meadows (Burghound) n/a