Burgundy 2012 – G-J

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For all other articles and more than 1,600 tasting notes on this sparse vintage, please see Burgundy 2012 – a guide to our coverage.

The tasting notes below are grouped in alphabetical order by producer (sur)name and then under each producer by colour first (white then red), then by quality level (regional, then village, then premier cru, then grand cru), and finally, where there is more than one wine within a level, they are in alphabetical order by appellation/vineyard name.

DOMAINE GAGEY – see LOUIS JADOT

DOMAINE JEAN-NOËL GAGNARD


DOMAINE GAGNARD-DELAGRANGE


DOMAINE DOMINIQUE GALLOIS

Dom Dominique Gallois 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin

Unusually blackish ruby. Sweaty nose – lacks the freshness of most 2012s. Sweet and a bit simple and stewed. OK but it doesn't really have the vintage character. Sour, smoky finish. (JR)
Drink
2016
2018
£46 RRP (Imported by Liberty)
15

ALEX GAMBAL

Alex Gambal 2012 Chassagne-Montrachet

Rather wild notes of grapefruit and fresh herbs. Softened on the palate by a creamy texture, softer than I expected after the lively aroma but fresh to the end. Balanced but only moderate concentration. (JH)
Drink
2014
2018
£315 per case of 12 ib OW Loeb
16.5

Alex Gambal, Cuveé les Deux Papis Pinot Noir 2012 Bourgogne

Bright crimson. Just slightly rubbery at the moment with a (temporary) reductive note. Lightish but complete. Dry, chalky tannins, fresh finish with just enough fruit to match the structure. (JH)
Drink
2015
2018
£155 per case of 12 ib OW Loeb
15.5

Alex Gambal, Grands Picotins 2012 Savigny-lès-Beaune

Much more sweet-fruited and toasty on the nose than the Bourgogne Cuvée les Deux Papis. Gently fruity and quite soft but with a good core of fruit giving length. Gentle, rounded tannins are just right for the whole. Speaks softly but lovingly. (JH)
Drink
2015
2020
£199 per case of 12 ib OW Loeb
16.5

Alex Gambal, Vieilles Vignes 2012 Vosne-Romanée

Some spicy oak sweetness initially. Pure, dark-red fruit with perfectly proportioned, mild tannins and freshness to the long finish. Delicious in an anti-blockbuster style. (JH)
Drink
2015
2022
£425 per case of 12 ib OW Loeb
17

DOMAINE FLORENT GARAUDET...