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.
A true "Vin de France" - a blend of Pinot Noirs from the Languedoc (80%), Burgundy (10%) and the Loire (10%). A lively cherry >
"Our 2018 Santenay rouge reveals a ruby-red brilliance in the glass with aromas of forest undergrowth, mocha, and black >
The village of Givry is in the Côte Chalonnaise and was elevated to "AOC" status in 1946 in recognition of the consistent >
Just below the much-coveted Romanée - St. Vivant, Les Ormes is perhaps the fullest of Cacheux's wines and shows the best >
"The 2017 Chorey-les-Beaune is a step up, with soft, juicy, mellow hedgerow fruit, a touch of spice and excellent length."Jonathan >
The nose is abound with red berried summer fruits and violets. The palate is structured and smooth, complex but perfectly >
"The 2020 Bourgogne Pinot Noir is bang on song for entry-level Pinot: fresh, vibrant and enticing, with juicy fruit and >
Bright red fruit, with a wonderful perfume of cherries, raspberries, and strawberries. Well balanced and delicate soft >
"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 >
Jaffelin, housed in the impressive cellars of the Collegiale Notre Dame in Beaune, is the 'smallest of the great Burgundy >
Deep red with hints of purple. Blackcurrants command this very fruity nose and the palate is lengthy and rich with soft >
Ruby red in colour with an eloquent nose of red berries with hints of oak. The palate is lengthy and has wonderful vibrancy >
This is a serious red, with a deeper, darker fruit character. Supple, weighty and rich in texture, but also a silky smoothness. >
"The 2019 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Rouge is more focused and expressive, with luscious dark fruit and a slightly >
This falls very firmly into the “Hidden Gems” category. An expressive, floral pinot noir full of joyful, crunchy fruit, >
An excellent premier cru adjacent to Beaune 1er Cru Clos du Roi. Rich and vividly fruity but with sufficient tannin and >
An expressive, polished style of pinot with pronounced, crunchy red berry fruit and just a hint of oak. Powerful, yet supple >
Jaffelin, housed in the impressive cellars of the Collegiale Notre Dame in Beaune, is the 'smallest of the great Burgundy >
A great example of what burgundy at this level is all about. Fresh, fragrant and singing with bright red berry notes. This >
The most age-worthy Savigny 1er Cru of the domaine planted with many of the oldest vines. Lovely mixture of red and black >
The Girards own several plots in Savigny and this is a splendid fusion of soft, red fruit from the Beaune side of the village >
