Burgundy Red Wine
The perfumed, light, berry-fruited red wines of Burgundy are invariably made from 100% pinot noir. For centuries, here is where the vinifying world has been taught to cultivate what many in it consider to be the noblest of all red varietals. This is because over these same centuries, Burgundy's tightly knit patchwork of vineyards has been home to the grape's most diverse expressions and indeed to the most sublime, exclusive and coveted cuvées on earth. No-one has worked pinot vine as have the Burgundians. As a tribute to this history and dazzling diversity, here we have selected from a handful of appellations to bring you a delicious cross-section of premium and affordable pinot-drinking pleasure.
"The 2017 Jaffelin Chorey-les-Beaune from the same stable is just as joyful but, despite its lively, fresh fruit, it's much >
A true "Vin de France" - a blend of Pinot Noirs from the Languedoc (80%), Burgundy (10%) and the Loire (10%). A lively, >
This is a serious red, with a deeper, darker fruit character. Supple, weighty and rich in texture, but also a silky smoothness. >
Ruby red in colour with an eloquent nose of red berries with hints of oak. The palate is lengthy and has wonderful vibrancy >
"...Jaffelin Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune, from the smallest of the great Burgundy négociants, is a complete delight. >
Strawberries and raspberries abound in this single vineyard Mercurey. A generous and lively palate, medium-bodied, smooth >
This falls very firmly into the “Hidden Gems” category. An expressive, floral pinot noir full of joyful, crunchy fruit, >
'Grancey' was the name of the last owners of the chateau situated on the road of Corton, before the Latour family bought >
"The 2018 Pierres Dorees has a dark garnet color with an intense nose of blackfruits, blueberry and cherries. There is a >
One of the true, standout estates for both Loron and Fleurie village itself, this 18th-century château produces from four >
Jaffelin, housed in the impressive cellars of the Collegiale Notre Dame in Beaune, is the 'smallest of the great Burgundy >
Jaffelin, housed in the impressive cellars of the Collegiale Notre Dame in Beaune, is the 'smallest of the great Burgundy >
From the village of Volnay, south of Beaune and neighbour to Pommard. The ‘En Chevret’ parcel of vines is located below >
"The 2020 Bourgogne Pinot Noir is bang on song for entry-level Pinot: fresh, vibrant and enticing, with juicy fruit and >
Just below Grand Cru Mazis-Chambertin, Clos Prieur is a lovely 1er Cru and an interesting contrast to Petite Chapelle. Perhaps >
Bright red fruit, with a wonderful perfume of cherries, raspberries, and strawberries. Well balanced and delicate soft >
A great example of what burgundy at this level is all about. Fresh, fragrant and singing with bright red berry notes. This >
The nose is abound with red berried summer fruits and violets. The palate is structured and smooth, complex but perfectly >
An expressive, polished style of pinot with pronounced, crunchy red berry fruit and just a hint of oak. Powerful, yet supple >
"The 2015 vintage is an extraordinary one throughout the Côte dOr. The red wines are truly great: rich, powerful and statuesque >
From this small, 7-hectare estate headed by son and 4th generation winemaker Patrice. Given this is Vosne, Patrice naturally >
