Hello all

Last week I compared a 2003 DuBoeuf Brouilly to a 2004 Chateau le Chaize
Brouilly. Overall, I found the 2003 to have a lot more intensity, a
little complexity, and slightly more tannin. To me it was good. It's
been on my 'buy again' list for some time now.

What I don't understand is the 2004 Chateau le Chaize received decent
reviews, though it seemed to be unpleasantly light. Watery, little
flavor. Nose was slight. Are either of these wines considered standard
for a Brouilly, or are they both just 'different'?

In all fairness I know 2004 wasn't an excellent vintage, though the
reviews on the le Chaize indicated it was supposed to be good.

I was pleasantly surprised by the 2004, Joseph Drouhin Laforet
Bourgogne. For around $12 it was almost as good as burgundies I've had
at four times the price.

-ben