2005 Paul Pernot Beaune Clos du Dessus des Marconnets , $23, Fruit of the Vines Imports. Paul Pernot Rhône Valley Eric Texier Closel Beaujolais Marcel Lapierre Savennières BurgundyThe results have not been terribly impressive so far. Kind of like reading an old journal entry. Boy, did I love this wine a few years ago. Live and learn. MORE >>

think of Mugneret-Gibourg the way I think of Fourrier or Ghislaine Barthod - each well known among Burgundy lovers as rising stars, each making wines of stunning purity and grace that provide a clear window to terroir. Tags: Wine of the Week Mugneret-Gibourg Burgundy File this in the lesser wines from great producers department. MORE >>

He started his career in wine retail, later worked as a sommelier with a soft spot for Burgundy, and now has embarked on the foolhardy notion of writing a bi-monthly wine newsletter, A View from the Cellar. If its not a tasting night with samples, usually red Burgundy. Will a case of Lafite 2005 be higher or lower in 12 months? MORE >>

Top three include 2006 Domaine de Cassagnoles Vin de Pays des Côte de Gascogne Reserve Cuvée Gros Manseng, 2005 Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet Sur Lie Clos des Briords, and 2005 Le Bourcier Mâcon Cuv é e Elena. Dry Loire white : Foreau 2005 Vouvray Sec Clos Naudin. Loire red: 2005 Château de Coulaine Chinon Bonnaventure. MORE >>

Predictably, Parker continues his cartoonish recent trashing of many Burgundies, calling the La Tache calling it “almost undrinkable (stemmy, metallic, frightfully tart because of green acid, and obviously made from underripe fruit.&# The Wine Advocate lost much of the credibility the publication had for Burgundy. 97 points. MORE >>