Resonance Pinot Noir tasting with Thibault Gagey at Cafe Maxx

I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly...

Ron Burgundy

I have learned to like Scotch also and the first thing that I do when I go on vacation is buy a bottle of really good scotch and I start out the evening every night with a glass to warm up the liver for the wine. 

But vacations are done for this year and it is time to get to work with some serious wine tastings and some of the first serious Burgundy tastings that I attended were with the Mason Louis Jadot.  For many years either Jacques Lardière or Pierre-Henry Gagey would come to the South Florida to show a cross section of the newest releases from this great house.  They put over 40 different wines on the table every year and in one day I learned more about burgundy than the rest of the entire year.  This showed me that Burgundy is the ultimate exercise in terroir and how it affects wine.  The same producer, the same varietal and the same vintage- the only thing that is different from one wine to another is the dirt from which they are grown. 

We have hosted a Louis Jadot barrel tasting every year since the release of the 2003 vintage and we are proud to announce that we will be introducing the next generation of the Gagey family along with the latest venture of Louis Jadot and Jacques Lardière their legendary winemaker to South Florida this evening. The fee for this tasting is $75 + tax + gratuity, for reservations call 954-523-9463.

Resonance Pinot Noir tasting with Thibault Gagey at Café Maxx
Wednesday, October 5th
7pm

Louis Jadot Chablis 2014
Price: $24.75       Sale $21.78          Case $253

(90 Points)  "The 2014 Chablis, which is raised entirely in stainless steel, has a vibrant bouquet with subtle yellow flower scents underlying the mineral tones. This is more premier cru standard than village cru. The palate is fresh and taut, superbly focused and animated with just a touch of spiciness toward the long and sustained finish. This top-notch Chablis comes strongly recommended." The Wine Advocate -

Louis Jadot Bouzeron (Aligote) 2013
Price: $25.25       Sale $22.22          Case $258

This special Aligote is well structured, with hints of peaches. The acidity is light, this wine is very fresh and lively, not too tannic. It goes well with white meats, charcuterie, poultry, andouillette and goat cheese.

Bouzeron is a rather new appellation dating back to 1998, only producing white wine with the Aligote grape. It is the only identified place in Burgundy where a village appellation is produced with the aligote grape (a crossing of gouais and pinot noir).

Domaine Ferret Pouilly Fuisse 2014
Price: $44.25       Sale $38.94          Case $452

The wine shows great balance between weight and freshness, with elegance derived from seamless minerality. Layers of subtle fruit notes combine stone fruits, acacia flowers and spiced hazelnut butter. The finish is long, intense and spicy. A wine whose balance permits it to age gracefully.

Louis Jadot Santenay Clos des Maltes Blanc 2013
Price: $43.25       Sale $38.06          Case $442

The white Santenay Clos de Malte is a rich and structured wine. It is elegant and fresh, giving off fruity aromas, is lemon-scented and slightly woody.

Louis Jadot Gevrey Chambertin 2012
Price: $60.75       Sale $53.46          Case $620.00

Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin reflects the quality characteristics of the commune. A deep color with a multifaceted berry and red fruit bouquet, a full tannic structure and a mellow texture that carries into a lasting finish.

Resonance Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2014
Price: $39.75       Sale $34.98          Case $406

This wine has a good amount of fresh earth and brown spice, this is the second label, around 600 cases produced of this the first vintage cuvee of Yamhill Carleton estate and two other vineyard sites in the Willamette, red berry fruit pomegranate and red cherry.  A smooth and silky wine on the tongue with light savory red berry fruit, brown spice and that earthy character from the nose through the finish.  Finish 45+  Excellent

Resonance Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton AVA 2013
Price: $71.25       Sale $62.70          Case $727

This is Louis jadot's venture in Oregon headed up by Jacques Lardiere and this is the second life of one of Burgundies masters, the first vintage.  This wine has a very earth driven bouquet with herbs, mint and truffle like notes red berry fruit, brown spices and more.  A big wine with lots of everything an array of spice to the raspberry coulis like fruit, very long and layered finish, some tannins here and a firm hand of acidity.  Finish 45+ Most Excellent

Chateau des Jacques Morgon Cru Beaujolais 2013
Price: $26.25       Sale $23.10          Case $268

(91 Points)  "Youthful violet. Spicy, smoke-tinged cherry and dark berry scents are complemented by suggestions of candied violet and cola. Smoky black raspberry and cherry-cola flavors show very good depth and power, with a spicy element emerging as the wine opens up. Sappy, incisive and appealingly sweet on the finish, which is firmed by supple, well-knit tannins." Vinous / Antonio Galloni

Menu

First course
Herb and pepper seared Yellowfin tuna, tomato parmesan polenta and roasted eggplant

Second course
Wild mushroom pappardelle pasta ribbons, truffle pecorino, pearl onions and red wine sauce

Third course
Crispy duck confit, seasonal root vegetable au gratin and potato sauce with bacon and leeks

Dessert
Dark chocolate mousse tart with raspberry chocolate sauce

This is the South Florida introduction to both Resonance winery and the next generation of the Gagey family.  The fee for this tasting is $75 + tax + gratuity, for reservations call 954-523-9463.