Products tagged with Pinot Noir

Les Charbonnieres is a lieu-dit of old vines nearly 90 years of age. True to form, there is a deeper concentration of dark-fleshed fruit, with spice and earth. Like all the village-level wines from this estate, it sees 10% new oak.

Claus is fiercely committed to biodynamic practices, using no herbicides or pesticides in the vineyard, opting instead for traditional biodynamic treatments. This sparkling wine is a co-ferment of red and white grapes. Super limited quantities.

There’s a Burgundian muscle to this wine, perhaps because the vines are Pommard clones. Joe Perdicini learned to make wine from his Italian grandmother, who in turn learned from her forefathers. Joe’s philosophy is to allow terroir to express itself fully

There’s a great balance of bright acidity, rich brioche, and a touch of ripe apple flesh in this classic (and frankly well-priced) champers. The blend is aged for 5 years before disgorgement. Coulon is a member of an elite association of Champagne growers

Pinot Meunier is frequently overlooked in Champagne, but the grape is celebrated by Moussé, an organic grower family that has been making wine since 1750. The wine undergoes malo, imparting deep red fruits and a subtle salty backbone.

The blend for Hérisson keeps changing, but the juice remains just as good, if not better. A portion of Pinot adds some depth and classical Burgundian elegance to the spritely Gamay. Still light on it’s feet, with juicy red berries, beautiful acidity, and

Lovely red fruits and a touch of dried herbs. A very balanced and easy drinking southern French red; perfect for barbeques. The estate is made up of 50 hectares, all of which are farmed organically…which is no small feet.

Jean-Marie Fourrier is truly one of the finest vignerons in Gevrey-Chambertin. Even his village level wines such as this are single vineyard bottlings, a rarity in Burgundy. Aux Echezeaux borders a Grand Cru vineyard, making this a great value (yes, reall

This wine could not possibly be more smile inducing. Fresh berry juiciness with a hint of savoriness, acidic zip and a frizzante-fizziness that is irresistible. Think of it as adult soda in the best way possible.

The Premiere Cru and Grand Cru wines of Chézeaux see a modest 30% new oak and are otherwise crafted in the same way as all the estate’s humbler offerings. Savory and brooding, with deep fruit, spice, and a balance of elegance and power. Quintessential Nui

This village level offering punches way above it’s weight class, with hints of truffle and lavender, fruit more generous than Jérome’s wines from Nuits-Saint-George, and tannins of a finer structure. 10% new oak helps hold everything in place.

Jérome’s basic red wine is sourced from a few parcels around the villages of Nuits and Prémeaux and spends 18-24 months in neutral barrel. An elegant wine, featuring the classic dark fruit of Nuits-Saint-George, with good structure and balance.