What's your view?

[brappy]

Parker hasn't rated Burgundy since '96. The book in which you refer to is old. I don't believe there is even a tasting note past '90, but I could be wrong. Since '96, Pierre Rovani did all Burgundy tastings up until this past year. This past year was tasted by Dave Schildknecht.

Dave's taste are for higher acid wines. He also tastes Germany, Austria, other eastern Europian countries, East coast United States including New York, New Zealand, and Champagne besides Burgundy. I'm not sure, but I believe he also tastes from the Loire. At present, Parker tastes Rhone, Bordeaux, and California.

The rumor in which you refer to has been around for a long time. I've heard it in reference to Burgundy (which you've stated), Bordeaux, California, Australia, and Spain. Of course these rumors and speculations are told to me every few months with a diferent region or country in the place that you quoted "Burgundy".

As to whether the Burgundians are breaking the law, I've no idea if this is true or not. I do know that in other places, some winemakers are giving thier Pinots more color and concentration by adding a small amount of Syrah. I do not know how wide spread this is.

mark