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Winetex

Austin, Texas

Master of Wine
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02/14/2008 10:36 AM
When I drink a wine like this I'm reminded why I cellar Burgundy. While I probably can't give this a better score for its quality my enjoyment factor was way up there. Happy sigh. Thanks to Jason for bringing this wine. 1988 Domaine René Engel Clos Vougeot - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru (2/9/2008) Medium red with a slight browning; Rich and lovely aged Burgundy. I agree with another poster that there were gingerbread spice aromas and flavors in this wine along with black cherry fruit and earth flavors. This wine had a very nice silky texture with good balance. Engel is (was) probably an under-rated producer. 92++ (92 pts.) Posted from CellarTracker

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Winetex

Austin, Texas

Master of Wine
Posts:10799

02/14/2008 2:04 PM
It was even better to drink than to write about.

Daniel Bailey User is Offline

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Posts:730

02/14/2008 2:50 PM
Engel had quality vines in quality locations. I've been buying some of his older stuff (case of 90 Brulees with great fills for $1,500 for example) because it hasn't appreciated the way some other producers have. Sadly with Pinault buying the Domaine prices are likely to skyrocket.

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