2018 Horizon de Bichot Pinot Noir Vin de France, Wine Review

Bichot makes a lot of Pinot in Burgundy, but this wine is from two different areas near Limoux in the foothills of the Pyrenees in Languedoc-Roussillon in the south of France. Mixing grapes from these distinct terroirs meant it has to be labelled as a Vin de France. Lighter ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherry cough lozenges, char and slight earthiness. Medium bodied. On the palate, cherries, tart cherries with good acidity. Medium tannins. Nice finish. This is a nice value in (French) Pinot Noir. Drink over the next three to five years. A nice match for Salmon or Chinese food.

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B+

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2018

Current Price:

$17.00USD

Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – The Pinnacle of Pinot Noir

France's Burgundy Wine Region: A Primer on the History, Wines, Vineyards & Terroir contains an excellent introduction into the ethereal wine of one of the most famous wine producing regions. No winery is more famous, or produces such legendary wines in Burgundy than Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Often abbreviated as DRC, the winery makes some of the most exclusive and expensive wines in the world. They are, for those lucky enough to have tried them, the pinnacle of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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2015 Les Perdrisières Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d'Oc, France, Wine Review

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2015

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it is unusual for a French wine to list a varietal on the label. This is labeled Vin de France which is why it can be done. There is an address in Mercurey so perhaps these grapes are grown in Burgundy but that is just speculation. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is slightly earthy with macerated cherries and slightly sour cherries. On the palate, this has some serious tannins especially for Pinot Noir which is unusual. The wine is thin bodied and lean with cherries. There is a slight depth. It sold for under $10 per bottle so would make a find party wine.

2020 Maison Albert Bichot Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

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2020

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A-

These wines don't seem to get the respect that other Bourgogne's get and that is a shame. This was delicious. It is more understated, but that is not a bad thing in Burgundy. Light ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with cranberries, rhubarb, cherries and slight char. Medium bodied. A bit riper on the palate with cherries and slight rhubarb. Light tannins. Sour/tart cherries on the finish. This works better with food than on its own. Sweet and sour Pork would work well.

2019 Joseph Drouhin Pinot Noir Bourgogne Laforet, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

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2019

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$20.00USD

A nice value in red Burgundy (Pinot Noir) wine from a top negociant. Ruby in color, magenta swirls, clear and bright. The nose has cherries, some sandalwood and a bit of nutmeg. Medium bodied. On the palate, nice, easy drinking, cherry flavors. Short finish. This drinks well on its own and will work nicely with salmon or lighter foods. Drink over the next couple of years.

2018 Bouchard Père et Fils Pinot Noir Bourgogne Reserve, France, Burgundy, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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B-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

Tasted over two nights, it was better on the second. This carries the name Pinot Noir on the label as well. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has raspberries, rhubarb and slight cherries. Also, a slight dill note. Odd as this sees no wood at all. On the palate, the red fruits carry thru if a bit thin. There is a green note especially on the finish. This was disjointed on opening but with air settled a bit. It is an easy going Pinot Noir that is unremarkable in most aspects. It will work better with some lighter food, perhaps chicken salad. Dirnk over the next couple of ye

2018 Horizon de Bichot Pinot Noir Vin de France, Wine Review

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