Burgundy, France
2019 is shaping up to be one of the most delicious and balanced vintages for red Burgundy in ages. The vintage, marked by low yields and small, concentrated berries, resulted in wines of great character, intensity, and terroir definition. Drawing from its portfolio of impeccable sources in the greater Burgundy region, Drouhin’s Pinot Noir Bourgogne Rouge casts a brilliant ruby color in the glass followed by a bright and snappy bouquet of earthy raspberry and red currant fruit, rose-scented potpourri, and Burgundian limestone. The wine is at once both deft on the palate and packed with 2019’s impressive fruit. Fine, suave tannins and complex suggestions of wood smoke, game, and star anise lead the wine to its long, elegant finish. As Burgundy prices continue to escalate – especially in the short and critically-lauded 2019 vintage – Drouhin’s Bourgogne Rouge delivers authentic character, intensity, and soil transparency hard to find at this comfortable price point. Enjoy this beauty now and over the coming five years with full-bodied savory fare such as gratin dauphinois, duck, roast chicken, and pork. Great price!
A November 2021 newsletter selection
