Red Burgundy Flashcards
Bourgogne Côte-d’Or Rouge, Henri Germain
Two plots from Volnay and Meursault
18 months (20-25% new oak), followed by another four month in tank prior to bottling without fining or filtration
with delicate, perfectly detailed Pinot Noir aromatics, including strawberry preserves and cloves. Compelling, wholesome purity, with minerality and length. Another wine that puts on weight as it evolves in the glass
Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine Georges Roumier 2018
Christophe uses only de-stemmed fruit in this cuvée and avoids new oak. Medium-bodied and bright, the wine shows flavors of red berries, forest floor, and citrus-driven acidity.
Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg 2018
Bouquet of cherries, raspberries, blood orange, and dark chocolate. Nicely integrated new oak.
On the palate, it’s full-bodied, velvety and supple, with tannins that are cloaked in rich but lively fruit.
Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Vieilles Vignes’, Philippe Rossignol 2018
Philippe Rossignol and his son Sylvain have been working together since 2005 on this small 7 ha estate created from scratch in 1976, from 2.5 ha of vines.
Classic Gevrey Style,
Black cherries, raspberries, and a hint of dark chocolate. Savory notes with plenty of depth and a thread of vibrancey.
Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Les Evocelles’, Philippe Rossignol 2014
.5 Hectare parcel in Northern part of GC
Fresh aromas of black and red fruit, including ripe wild cherries, raspberry preserves, and crushed pomegranate.
The wine is concentrated, but nimble and fresh on the palate, with a stony core of mineral-saturated red fruit flavors that echo the nose
Gevrey-Chambertin, Mes Cinq Terroirs, Denis Mortet
Black cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor, and subtle baking spices from the lightly toasted French oak.
Very structured palate
These 5 sites comprise some of the top village-level sites in all of Gevrey. The fruit is from 60+ year old vines and entirely de-stemmed, before fermenting on indigenous yeast.
The final wine is aged 18 months in barrel (35% new), and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Vieilles Vignes’, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes comes from vines averaging 60 years of age within nine parcels that are representative of the appellation.
It has a lovely bouquet of undergrowth scents percolating through red berry fruit that is slightly darker than the Bourgogne Rouge the 50% whole cluster nicely integrated. The lightly spiced palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins a fine bead of acidity and an elegant finish that exerts gentle grip.
Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru ‘Clos de la Bussière’, Domaine Georges Roumier
La Bussière is situated on the lower slopes where the land flattens out.
Excellent drainage along with a very gentle eastward exposure, creating a good mesoclimate.
La Bussiere tend to be quite full-bodied with notable tannins.
Chambolle-Musigny ‘Les Fremières Vieilles Vignes’, Domaine Digioia-Royer
100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast alcoholic fermentation. Aged for 16 months in barrel (20% new), blending in stainless steel tank before bottling
Fresh and elegant, A balance that supports beautiful notes of cherry, blueberry and licorice.
Chambolle Musigny- Georges Roumier
3.5 Hectares
Average vine age: 40 years
Hand-harvested and sorted, 70-80% destemmed, 16 months in 10-15% new oak, bottled unfined and unfiltered
abundant cherry and blackberry fruit, but also with a marvellous complexity. On the palate, the wine is approachable and lively, with a perfect combination of extract and freshness
Chambolle Musigny ‘Les Cras’, Georges Roumier
The Les Cras vineyard lies right against a hillside in chalky soil. The tannins of this wine are much firmer than is typical of other Chambolle-Musignys.
Robust nose showing some black fruit alongside cherry. Fresh attack with a tannic backbone that provides tension. Long finish
Chambolle-Musigny Georges Roumier
3.5 Hectares
Average vine age: 40 years
Hand-harvested and sorted, 70-80% destemmed, punchdowns during fermentation, all natural yeasts, 16 months in 10-15% new oak, bottled unfined and unfiltered
abundant cherry and blackberry fruit, but also with a marvellous complexity. On the palate, the wine is approachable and lively, with a perfect combination of extract and freshness
Clos de Vougeot
is the largest – and one of the most famous – grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits
More likely to underwelm however, Good parcels & good producers win out.
The vineyard covers 51 hectares (125 acres) of land.
Clos de Vougeot is famously fragmented – it is divided into 100 different parcels owned by more than 80 producers. Its wines therefore vary considerably in character and quality.
Romanee-Saint-Vivant
It covers 9.4 hectares
Romanée-Saint-Vivant’s Pinot Noir wines tend to be lighter and more aromatic than other grands crus in Vosne-Romanée.
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Domaine Y. Clerget 2018
From the top section of Clos de Vougeot
Aged in barrel (30% new)
Unfined and unfiltered
Subtly minty with dark cherry fruit and candied orange zest.
Pronounced fruit on the palate with ripe, supporting tannins and a salty touch on the finish.
Echezeaux Grand Cru, Domaine Jean Grivot 2020
Produced from a 0.84ha parcel. The vines were planted in 1954.
A very elegant expression of Echezeaux, with a velvety black plum and rose petal fruit. There is a lovely freshness and so much finesse that the tannin and structure might surprise you at the end.
Echezeaux Grand Cru, Georges Noellat 2019
Bouquet of blackberry, undergrowth, tobacco and crushed limestone aromas.
The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins hints of peppermint and touches of white pepper and sage toward the finish.
Five barrels produced matured entirely in new oak.
Echezeaux Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti 2017
Cherry, currant and light floral notes.
Silky and elegant, with fine intensity to the berry flavors, ending with elements of spice and minerals
Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Domaine de L’Arlot 2020
Very pure dark cherries, violets, blackcurrants and touches of rosemary on the nose.
The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, fine acidity with just the right amount of spice towards the finish.
Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti 2017
The Romanée-St.-Vivant features gorgeous floral, mineral, cherry and wild strawberry, sandalwood and spice aromas and flavors. Firm and focused, yet supple in texture, it combines elegance and tension.
Nuits-Saint-Georges ‘Clos de L’Arlot’ Domaine Arlot
unusually rich and muscular rendition
sweet berry fruit and plums with warm spices
Medium to full-bodied, firm and structured, with a deep core of fruit and lively acidity
Nuits-Saint-Georges ‘Vieilles Vignes’, Domaine Robert Chevillon
Aromas of red berries, orange zest and rose petals introduce the 2021 Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes, a medium-bodied, fleshy and perfumed wine with melting tannins and a saline finish. It’s an especially charming, fragrant rendition of this perennially reliable cuvée
Nuits-Saint-Georges ‘Les Montroziers’, Domaine Faiveley
- 14 month in French oak barrels,
- 20-30% new oak
- Intense garnet red hue and aromas of fruit, oak and spice on the nose. The palate reveals a smooth, rich attack, velvety tannins and good balance. A delicate, seductive and very elegant wine.
Beaune 1er Cru ‘Clos de Roi’, Domaine Tollot-Beaut
This wine shows high-toned and lifted aromatics of dark fruit, flowers, and herbs, with minerals and notes of vanilla and spice from aging in 50% new Burgundian pièce.
