2005 Bourgogne Pressoniers

Here the nose is slightly more elegant if noticeably woody with rich, full and admirably concentrated flavors underpinned by firm but not aggressive tannins and good overall balance. Still, this delivers unusually good quality.Allen Meadows, Burghound, Jan 01, 2008.

2005 Bourgogne Cuvee de Pressonnier offers fresh black cherry and cassis aromas and flavors but with a hint of caramelization and resin as well (possibly reinforced by second-year barrels – although most of Roty’s wines are lavished with new wood, yet do not betray it in any obvious way). At just under 13% natural alcohol, it displays ample ripeness and berry-tart persistence. Philippe Roty and his brother have matters well in hand and are on their way to bottling (as always here, unfiltered) a superb collection of 2005s. That said, this won’t even begin happening until late Spring and some wines may not be bottled until year’s end. (Wines followed above by the initials P.R. are from Philippe’s vines and will be labeled with his name.) Prolonged skin contact and gentle but relentless extraction are the practice here, and in 2005 that has made for Pinots of almost shockingly deep color, abundant and firm but fine tannins, and terrific overall intensity. David Schildknecht Wine Advocate # 170 Apr 2007