
Albert Bichot Moulin a Vent 2016 France
Albert Bichot Moulin a Vent 2016 FranceThe nose is highly aromatic and evocative of ripe red fruit (cherry), which evolve towards fine, floral then spicy notes, finishing on a touch of oak. The first palate is dominated by the roundness and fullness along with elegant tannins. The finish is well balanced, fleshy, delicate and pure, which is due to this particular terroir. Pairing: Our Rochegrès Moulin-à-Vent is a fine accompaniment to red meats, as well as poultry and mild cheeses.
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Score: 92, March 1, 2018
Arnaud Baillot Montrevenots Beaune 2017 France Burgundy
Arnaud Baillot Montrevenots Beaune 2017 France BurgundyArnaud Baillot Montrevenots Beaune 2017 France Burgundy
Arnaud Baillot Montrevenots Beaune 2017 France BurgundyArnaud Baillot Montrevenots Beaune 2017: Wild strawberries, black currant and white pepper. The attack is lively with ripe strawberry, black cherries and a spicy finish with peppery notes.
Bachelet Monnot Bourgogne Rouge 2017 France Burgundy
Bachelet Monnot Bourgogne Rouge 2017 France BurgundyBachelet Monnot Bourgogne Rouge 2017 France Burgundy
Bachelet Monnot Bourgogne Rouge 2017 France BurgundyBachelet Monnot Bourgogne Rouge 2017 This bright, racy Bourgogne is drawn from three parcels. One-third comes from some old vines in the Hautes-Côtes, one-third from vines in Maranges (village level) and one-third from a Bourgogne parcel on the edge of Puligny-Montrachet. The Puligny component brings perfume, the Maranges brings a depth of fruit, and the Hautes-Côtes brings the structure and, again, plenty of high-grown perfume. The vine age here is seriously impressive for a red of this level, with 60-, 70-, and 80-year-old vines contributing to the blend. Naturally fermented in concrete tanks with roughly 20% whole bunches, the 2017 Bourgogne Rouge was aged only in used barrels as Marc Bachelet felt the generous fruit in his 2017 reds required no new oak. It really is a cracker for the level.
“The Bachelet brothers’ 2017 Bourgogne Rouge exhibits a generous bouquet of red and black fruits, subtly framed by a judicious touch of recently used wood. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a succulent core of fruit and melting tannins. It’s a blend of fruit from the communes of Puligny-Montrachet and Maranges along with grapes from the Hautes Côtes.” 88 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate, February 2019
The Cornu family settled in the town of Ladoix in 1870 and established the domaine in 1875. Edmond Cornu assumed command of the estate in 1956 and in 1959 began to bottle the fruits of his labor. Up until that time all wines made at the estate had been sold to negociants. As the private clientele increased, Cornu also expanded the domaine. With the ascension of his son Pierre to full participation in the domaine, this dynamic family has aggressively pursued additional opportunities to acquire prime vineyard sites. Having expanded the domaine, Pierre is now joined by his cousin, Emmanuel Boireau, in supervising the vineyard and cellar work.
Currently, the estate comprises 15 hectares, 13.5 of which are planted to Pinot Noir and the rest to the classic white grapes of Burgundy (1.5 hectares to Chardonnay plus 0.5 hectare of Aligoté). The vineyards are spread across the communes of Ladoix, Chorey, Aloxe Corton and Savigny in the Côte de Beaune and a small parcel in Corgoloin in the Côte de Nuits.
The entire crop is harvested by hand. The grapes are completely destemmed. The fermentation for the reds and the Aligoté occurs in stainless steel tanks; pigeage and remontage are part of the fermentation process for the red wines, the extent to which either is done is dependent on the structure of the particular vintage. Fermentation temperatures normally range between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius. After the alcoholic fermentation, the red wines are racked into small barrels to age for 15 to 20 months, again the length of elevage depends on the structure of the wine; the more sturdy and complex the wine, the longer the wine ages in barrel. The malolactic fermentation is done in barrel. The wines are rarely fined and only occasionally filtered. The few white wines produced at this domaine are, with the exception of the Aligoté, fermented and aged in small barrels with a minimal use of new oak.
Bonnefond Syrah 2012 France
Bonnefond Syrah 2012 FranceSyrah blended with Viognier, the wines come from plots adjacent to the appellation of Cote Rotie. Vinification is in stainless steel vats and aging in barrels for 12 months.
Bouchard Pere & Fils Bourgogne Rouge 2017 France Burgundy
Bouchard Pere & Fils Bourgogne Rouge 2017 France BurgundyBouchard Pere & Fils Bourgogne Rouge 2017 France Burgundy
Bouchard Pere & Fils Bourgogne Rouge 2017 France BurgundyBouchard Pere & Fils Bourgogne Rouge 2017 Very aromatic bouquet of small ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry, currant). Beautiful flesh in the mouth, a delicious marriage where tannins and fruits are pleasantly mixed.
“Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest wine merchants and one of the largest landowners in the Côte d’Or. Over the centuries, the House has been devoted to attaining highly renowned parcels to produce exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Domaine Dupré was founded in the early 1950s with only 3 hectare of vines, along with cereals and livestock. By 1990, when Jean-Christophe joined his father, they farmed 12 hectares of vineyards only. After absorbing several other smaller holdings, today Domaine Dupré covers 26 hectares, just under 10% of which are planted with Pinot Noir. The choice of grapes is guided by the soils and micro-climates. The domaine’s 2.3 hectares of Pinot Noir vines dedicated to their Bourgogne Rouge are on two, southeast-facing slopes in the communes of Mancey and Royer, both at 300 meters of altitude. The vines average 45 years of age and are planted on ideal clay-limestone soils, the same as found in many more “prestigious” Cote d’Or sites. The combination of the relatively cool microclimate and the ideal soil and exposition allows the Duprés to harvest late, enhancing the wine’s complexity and richness.
Tasting Notes:
The combination of the relatively cool microclimate and the ideal soil and exposition allows the Duprés to harvest late, enhancing the wine’s complexity and richness. The richly textured, round, fresh and expressive old-vines Pinot Noir character of the Dupré Bourgogne Rouge puts it on the same level as the finest Bourgogne Rouges made in Burgundy today.
Capitain Gagnerot Cote de Nuits Villages 2014 France Burgundy
Capitain Gagnerot Cote de Nuits Villages 2014 France BurgundyCapitain Gagnerot Cote de Nuits Villages 2014 France Burgundy
Capitain Gagnerot Cote de Nuits Villages 2014 France Burgundy100% Pinot Noir
SOILis Clay and limestone stony hard on the upper Bathonian limestone.
VINIFICATION / AGING
Manual harvest. Sorted and destemmed.
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats for about 15 days with 2 punching downs per day at the start.
Aging in oak barrels (with only 10% new barrels) for 13 months.
ALCOHOL13 °
TASTING
Sight: Pretty purple color.
Nose: Aromas of cherry and redcurrant spiced with spices (pepper).
Palate: Full-bodied with fairly present tannins.
FOOD / WINE PAIRING
Pies, terrines, organ meats, roast pork or veal in sauce
Chateau De Brigue Heritage 2013 France
Chateau De Brigue Heritage 2013 FranceChateau De Brigue Heritage 2013 – Castle Brig is pleased to introduce this new Cuv’e. Brig legacy is a natural red wine without sulfites added. This red wine is based on the following varieties: Egiodola, Arinarnoa and Merlot, picked perfectly ripe to bring the best. Wine a deep, intense red with purple hues, the nose red berries, spices are powerful and generous.
Chateau De Campuget 1753 Syrah 2015 France
Chateau De Campuget 1753 Syrah 2015 FranceChateau De Campuget 1753 Syrah 2015 – The Château de Campuget ‘1753’ Syrah is a classy expression of this red wine grape variety, made without any contact with oak in order to maintain the purity of the Syrah fruit. Aged in vats for up to 7 months prior to bottling the 1753 displays a classic Syrah nose with a very intense fruit-driven character. On the palate the wine shows smoky, liquorice notes and a hint of dark chocolate through to a lovely smooth and chunky but velvety texture. No oak ageing but bags of complexity.
Chateau Fontenil Fronsac 2008 France
Chateau Fontenil Fronsac 2008 France“Sweet notes of licorice, fruitcake, incense, herbs and black fruits. Spicy, earthy and supple-textured, this sleeper of the vintage will offer delicious drinking.”-Robert Parker
“A bright, high-toned style, with red cherry, violet and red currant fruit laced with lots of sweet tapenade, tobacco and mineral notes. The long finish lets a roasted apple wood note hang on.”-Wine Spectator