These two consecutive vintages could hardly be more different. See also my overview of the 2003 vintage written in 2005 and republished today in our Throwback Thursday series,
Those of us interested in how mature burgundy tastes bless the efforts of Master of Wine Sarah Marsh, who regularly organises horizontal tastings in London (see list below), hosted by a roster of merchants who specialise in fine burgundy. Those of us in the trade and media who attend are also extremely grateful to the producers who donate bottles of their wines.
The most recent of them, held in the well-lit offices...