This was the WOTN of our tasting. It kept getting better of the 4.5 hours during which it was consumed. At $60, you can make your own choice as to "Burgundy value". Purple/ruby in color. The nose is dusty with black cherries and spice. On the palate, this is juicy with light tannins. Black cherries turning a bit drying on the finish. There is some depth here. Given a few more years of cellaring, there is a bit of an upside.
This showed very well. On the larger side of Burgundy Pinot Noir. Purple in color with some ruby hues, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is earthy with cherries and slight black raspberries. Medium to full bodied. Good balance and energy. On the palate, this is vibrant/fresh. Plenty of depth. Flavors of black cherries, slight cherries and slight earthiness. Good finish. This is getting close to peak but should go another ten to fifteen years. It drinks well on its own and will work well with foods. It would work well with Roasted Duck or Chicken.
Purple/ruby in color, mostly clear and a bit flat in appearance. The nose is nice with dusty cherries and a touch of sandalwood. Medium bodied. Nice acidity. Flavors of cherries, dried cherries, some earthiness. Good finish. This is drinking nicely but showing signs of age. Probably best to drink in the next five years. Nice on its own but better with food. This would work with a Potato and Leek Gratin or a Grilled Pork Chop.
This is drinking about at peak right now. It is a very pretty wine. Light ruby/orange in color, clear and bright but very light. The nose is earthy with macerated cherries and a bit of funk. Just a bit of mint on the end of the nose. On the palate, this is very soft with light tannins still present. Cherries and cherry juice. A bit of forest floor underneath. Long finish. A very pretty Burgundy that is everything one could have hoped for on release. It will work with a wide variety of foods.
This is from a small producer in the south of burgundy. Light ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, char and slight green/herbal notes. Medium bodied. Wispy tannins. This is better on the palate with elegant cherry fruit. Slightly complex. Good finish. This is a delightful Pinot Noir that drinks well on its own and is also great with food. A nice wine for Roasted Duck.
