West LA /r/wine Burgundy Tasting

This was another fun one! We had dinner at the fantastic Juliet in Culver City (no corkage!) and brought a dozen Burgs and friends.

After the votes were tallied, the Wine Of The Night was 2021 Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos "Clos des Hospices." The wine was stunning — tropical fruit, heft on the palate, noticeable oak influence, and a long finish. Super unique for Chablis.

2nd place: Krug 166ème. Of course, it's not even fair. Based on 2010, it showed some maturity while balancing youthful acidity. I had the last taste from the bottle at room temp, and it was still stellar. Quoting a CT review that is more eloquent than I, "Remarkable poise and latent power—still youthful, yet already radiating depth and complexity. Orange blossoms, lemon zest, jasmine, and honey, layered over toasted nuts … Echo of white Burgundy here—chalky, vinous, and quietly powerful. Expansive yet precise—creamy and mouth-coating, with vibrant citrus brightness and chalk-driven tension."

3rd place: 2020 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs-Gain. This one surprised everyone who didn't drink Montrachet-adjacent wines. It's big, round, and full-bodied, with beautifully integrated oak and notable malolactic fermentation. Ripe citrus (lemon curd?) and stone fruit, balanced with plenty of acidity and medium-plus length.

Side note: I forgot to pick up my Aligote at Wally's, so the bottle on the right is 1974 Château Lascombes, which drank very well and paired perfectly with olive-crusted grilled lamb chops.