Burgundy 2008.

We may all be rightly raving about the delicious Burgundy whites and reds from 2009 (more about these soon), however do not let this great vintage overshadow some good wines from 2008. There are 2008 whites that have the required ripeness of fruit character, are backed by high acidity and will really age, whilst for the reds you need to choose carefully finding smooth, rounded and balanced wines – there are some astringent reds.
At the recent B.I.V.B (the official Burgundy Wines website) tasting I tried Santenay Clos de Malte 2008, Louis Jadot, rounded, soft buttery style white, good weight of fruit, lovely length and acidity.Santenay Clos de Malte 2008, Louis Jadot, dark cherries, raspberry fruit flavours, assertive minerally character, good style and balance.Both are available with pricing from Hatch Mansfield, who are the sole importers for Louis Jadot in the UK. Tel: 01344-871800 or sales@hatch.co.uk
The Hallgarten Druitt and Novum Wines Tasting at The Dorchester this week included St Veran 2008, Domaine Botti, £12.55 which is an excellent aperitif white, delicious, soft, rounded and drinking now.Stockists: Kevin O’ Rourke Wines, Strictly Wines, Great Wines Direct,Chablis 1er Cru Vaucopins 2008, Patrick Puize, £27.99, with 60% of this white wine aged in oak, complex, lime/lemon notes, subtle oak, good mineral character and stunning length. Decant this Chablis. Stockists: Everywine.co.uk, Kevin O’ Rourke Wines