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Wildman's Grand Tour

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Wildman, one of the top importers in both depth and breadth, put on an outstanding tasting at the Tribeca rooftop. It was a classy event, in a lovely lofted space with outstanding city, river and New Jersey views. In addition to many excellent producers (I didn't sample 1/4th of the wine in the room), they had carving stations, bread and cheese, fresh fruit and passed hours devours.

Olivier Leflaive
2006 Puligny Montrachet. Pale gold. Muted stone nose. Nicely crisp. Good way to start. Not yet released. Grade: B+.

2006 Meursault. Bigger nose but sharper palate. Needs more bottle age. Retail, $45. Grade: B+.

2006 Chassagne Montrachet. Clos Saint Marc 1st cru. Lovely green apple and flower notes. Big step up. Retail $75. Grade: A.

2006 Meursault Charmes 1st Cru. Not as charming as the Saint Marc. Stones and lavender. Long steely finish. Not yet released. Grade: A-.

2006 Corton Charlamagne palate searing and bigger and much younger than the others but clearly a heavy hitter and very well done. Not yet released. Grade: A.

Nicolas Potel
2006 Bourogne Cuvee Gerard Potel. Light and tart slightly underripe. Retail $20. Grade: B.

2006 Savigny les Beaune 1st cru Hauts Jarons. Pretty fresh fruit. Nice but showing 1 dimension. Step up. Not yet released. Grade: B+.

2006 Volnay VV. Wild strawberry with lots of acids. Not yet released. Grade: B+.

2006 Nuits St Georges VV. Darker and more serious. Much more tannic palate. Needs time. But good. Not yet released. Grade: B+.

2006 Echezeaux. Tight nose and even darker. Great mouth feel and super tannic but very well done. Favorite wine so far. Retail $120. Grade: A.

2006 Bonnes Mares. Clearer color. Messy palate of tannins like a mouth full of mud. But promise. Retail $160. Grade: A-.

2003 Clos de la Roche. Great velvet color. Explosive spicy cherry and huge finish. Retail $120. Grade: A-.

Paul Jaboulet
2005 Crozes Hermitage Mule Blanche. Compelling peaches minerals and stones. Excellent value. Very long and full. Retail $30. Grade: A.

2006 Condrieu. Smells like orange marmalade and apricots. Delicious. Long and full. Not yet released. Grade: A-.

2005 Hermitage Blanc Sterimberg. Chewy and ripe. Lush. Impressive finish. Bordering on must buy. Retail $50. Grade: A.

2006 Crozes Jalet Rouge. Strong tannic and acidic. Not yet released. Grade: B.

2005 Crozes Thalabert. Really shows the power of 05 vs 06. Nice spicy and long. Retail $35. Grade: B+.

2006 Chateauneuf de Pape Cedres Rouge. Nice voilets. Well done. Not yet released. Grade: A-.

2005 Cote Rotie les Jumelles. Nice peppery strength. Delicious. Retail $75. Grade: A.

2006 Hermitage la Petite Chapel. Tannic and closed. Will be nice someday. Not yet released. Grade: B+.

"Mikey's Grade" is a trademark of independent wine reviewer Michael Zimberg, and does not represent the views or opinions of ClassicWines.com, LLC. To learn more about this grading system, click here .

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Wines Featured In Wildman's Grand Tour

Nicolas Potel 2003 Pinot Noir Grand Cru
Region: Europe > France > Burgundy > Clos De La Roche

  

Nicolas Potel 2006 Pinot Noir (cuvee gerard potel)
Region: Europe > France > Burgundy > Bourgogne

  

Nicolas Potel 2006 Pinot Noir (les hauts jarrons 1er cru)
Region: Savigny Les Beaune

  

Nicolas Potel 2006 Pinot Noir (nuits st georges vieilles vignes)
Region: Europe > France > Burgundy > Bourgogne

  

Nicolas Potel 2006 Pinot Noir (echezeaux)
Region: Europe > France > Burgundy > Bourgogne

  

Nicolas Potel 2006 Pinot Noir (bonnes mares)
Region: Europe > France > Burgundy > Bourgogne

  

Olivier Leflaive 2006 Chardonnay (puligny montrachet)
Region: Europe > France > Burgundy > Puligny-Montrachet

  

Olivier Leflaive 2006 Chardonnay (chassagne montrachet 1er cru)
Region: Europe > France > Burgundy > Puligny-Montrachet

  

Olivier Leflaive 2006 Chardonnay (meult charmes 1er cru)
Region: Europe > France > Burgundy > Puligny-Montrachet

  

Olivier Leflaive 2006 Chardonnay (corton charlemagne)
Region: Europe > France > Burgundy > Puligny-Montrachet

  

Olivier Leflaive 2006 Chardonnay
Region: Europe > France > Burgundy > Meursault

  

Paul Jaboulet 2005 Blend (blanc jaboulet mule blanche)
Region: Crozes Hermitage

  

Paul Jaboulet 2005 Blend (blanc chevalie de sterimberg)
Region: Europe > France > Rhone > Hermitage

  

Paul Jaboulet 2005 Blend (thalabert)
Region: Crozes Hermitage

  

Paul Jaboulet 2005 Blend (les jumelles)
Region: Europe > France > Rhone > Cote Rotie

  

Paul Jaboulet 2006 Blend (les cassines)
Region: Europe > France > Rhone > Condrieu

  

Paul Jaboulet 2006 Blend (les jalets rouge)
Region: Crozes Hermitage

  

Paul Jaboulet 2006 Blend (les cedres rouge)
Region: Chateauneuf Du Pape

  

Paul Jaboulet 2006 Blend (la petite chapelle)
Region: Europe > France > Rhone > Hermitage

  

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