2003 Kirkland Savigny-Les-Beaune

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Costco's private label, 1000 cases produced by Jean-Jacques Girard of Savigny-Les-Beaune, Cote d'Or. Excellent clarity, nose of bright raspberries on a soft forest floor; fine structure on the palate of raspberries and dried strawberries; lingering finish. Excellent food wine, paired with cedar plank salmon grilled over oak with oven-roasted artichoke hearts, asparagus and green beans; dessert of pound cake topped with raspberries. 13% alc/vol and about $20. Much better than expected. Will go again tonight with leftovers.