SIP: Aged Red Burgundy (6 Bottles Total)
This package consists of six wines from six different producers, six unique villages, and three delightful vintages. These are some of the finest producers and wines from Burgundy, making this a truly exceptional package.
Chartron et Trebuchet Nuits Saint Georges 2016
(Cote de Nuits, France)
(Cote de Nuits, France)
About This Wine:
Jean-René Chartron founded the Maison Chartron et Trébuchet in 1984 with Louis Trébuchet, manager of a wine trading company. Chartron himself comes from a family that has owned Premiers and Grands Crus vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet since 1859. Vincent Sauvestre, a fourth generation winegrower of some 240 prestigious hectares of vines, acquired the company in 2004.
Tasting Notes: Medium to full bodied, earthy, fruity and mineral. Structure and tannin on the finish, they age well from 8-10 years
About Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC:
Nuits Saint Georges was established as an AOC in 1936. It has 757 acres of grapes and produces mostly red wine (97% red; 3% white). Nuits refers to “walnuts in the area’ (not night, a common misconception). There are 41 premier Cru vineyards.
Winemking:
VINIFICATION: Harvested by hand. Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel. Pre-fermentation – temperature controlled cold maceration during 10 days. Long fermentation during which punchdown and pumpover are performed. Post-fermentation - maceration at 30°C for 5 days.
AGEING: Aged in oak barrels for 18 months.
Domaine de Courcel Pommard "Les Croix Noires" Premier Cru 2013
(Burgundy, France) - [BH 90-92] [ST 88-90]
(Burgundy, France) - [BH 90-92] [ST 88-90]
The Croix Noires (0.58h) are also located below the Rugiens, adjacent to the Fremiers on the north side. The Domaine owns more than half of the total surface of the appellation. Although situated close to the Fremiers, the soil here is deeper (0.8m) and more claey. The vines are east facing and all around 40 years of age. The wines produced have strong aromas leaning towards very ripe black cherry and also enjoy marked tannins.
To be served at 15°C.
Ratings & Reviews
90-92 Points - Allen Meadows' Burghound:
"A slightly riper and more complex nose offers up a mix of plum, violet and dark currant scents along with plenty of earth. There is excellent density to the vibrant, intense and muscular flavors that deliver fine length on the balanced finale. I like the complexity of this distinctly Pommard-like effort. Patience required." - (Apr 15, 2015)
88-90 Points - Stephen Tanzer:
"Medium red. Aromas of black cherry, mocha and coffee. Dense, thick and fine-grained, with a juicy quality to the very ripe black raspberry flavor. Juicy, nicely delineated wine with a serious tannic spine." - Stephen Tanzer (November 2014)
Domaine Tollot Beaut Beaune "Clos du Roi" 1er Cru 2013
(Burgundy, France) - [BH 90] [WS 90]
(Burgundy, France) - [BH 90] [WS 90]
90 Points - Allen Meadows' Burghound:
"This is also very ripe with liqueur-like aromas of red cherry and cassis that exhibit top notes of spice and exotic tea. There is excellent volume to the delicious, suave and very round medium weight flavors that possess very good mid-palate concentration, all wrapped in a lush, even opulent finish that is sufficiently forward that this should drink well on the younger side." - (Apr 15, 2015)
90 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"Pretty, with cherry, strawberry and spice flavors matched to an elegant frame. Pure and balanced, this shows a firm backbone, fading gracefully on the long finish. Best from 2018 through 2029. 36 cases imported." - BS
Domaine Pierre Gelin Chambertin "Clos de Beze" Grand Cru 2013
(Cote de Nuits, France) - [WS 94] [BH 92]
(Cote de Nuits, France) - [WS 94] [BH 92]
Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is said to have been named in 630 CE after it became the property of the Abbey of Bèze. It is, in effect, an extension of Chambertin. Clos de Bèze may be sold as Chambertin but wine from Chambertin proper may not be sold as Clos de Bèze. The differences between the two vineyards is subtle. Clos de Bèze is exposed a bit more to the east and receives slightly more sun and ripens slightly earlier. Both Grand Crus drain well and sit on a bed of limestone.
Tasting Notes
Chambertin- Clos de Bèze is one of Burgundy’s great wines. Ripe, fleshy, full-flavored, and intense, the wine tends to have deep color, sturdy but beautifully integrated tannins, and can age for many years in a cool cellar. The wine was completely de-stemmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged in up to 40% new Burgundian pièce.
Food Pairing:
Red Burgundy might be the world’s most flexible food wine. The wine’s high acidity, medium body, medium alcohol, and low tannins make it very food friendly. Red Burgundy, with its earthy and sometimes gamey character, is a classic partner to roasted game birds, grilled duck breast, and dishes that feature mushrooms, black truffles, or are rich in umami.
Ratings & Reviews
94 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"This is laced with violet, black currant and blackberry flavors, accented by earth and tobacco notes. The tannins are firm, intensified by the vibrant acidity. Shows a streak of purity and pedigree that makes this complex, long and appealing. Best from 2020 through 2035. 66 cases imported." - BS (May 31, 2016)
92 Points - Allen Meadows' Burghound:
"This is also a wine of contrasts as the well-layered nose combines brooding and somber fruit aromas with exuberantly spicy and floral elements. There is good punch to the attractively rich and moderately concentrated flavors that exude a subtle bead of minerality on the naturally sweet and well-balanced finale. This is very much crafted in the classic Gelin style with its emphasis on finesse and refinement which is in no small part due to the fine-grained tannins." (Jan 2016)