Characteristics of Burgundy Reds by Village

Question 1

Marsannay

Answer 1

Color: Intense

Nose
Red Fruit (Morello Cherry, Strawberry)
Black Fruit (Black Currant, Blueberry)

Palate
Powerful attack with generous shading into long and meaty finish

Question 2

Fixin

Answer 2

Color: High, brilliant deep purple

Nose
Floral (Violet, Peony)
Fruit (Black Currant, Morello Cherry, Quince)
Animal
Musk
Pepper
Cherry Pit

Palate
Hard and Tannic in youth
Fuller and Softer with a Heightened and Rounded Attack with age

Question 3

Gevrey-Chambertin

Answer 3

Color:

Nose
Fruit (Strawberry, Mulberry)
Floral (Violet, Rose)
Spice (Mignonette)
Liquorice, Leather, Fur, Game, and Underbrush with age

Palate
Firm, Full, Powerful, Rich, Meaty