Denis Bachelet, Bourgogne Rouge

Denis Bachelet, Bourgogne RougeSoft wood frames ripe black cherry and earth scents that lead to rich and relatively full bodied flavors that possess a supple mid palate while offering particularly fine depth and length for what this is. Recommended. (87 89) 2019+

(this Ladoix-based climat is rarely seen as most producers declare it as Corton)

22 ha holding)

This is aromatically similar to the straight Corton Blanc though with a whiff of the exotic lurking in the background

Dark-colored

Satin-like in texture

with strong notes of honeysuckle

it fermented with some full clusters and indigenous yeasts in oak vats and had 30 days of maceration

savory and earth-inspired flavors with a chewy texture and stewed tea-laced finish

the palate has a firm

The 2021 Pedra de Guix blends one-third Pedro Ximenez

Winemaker Gavin Chanin is re-releasing some back vintages he has been holding in the cellar

this comes across as aromatically fresh yet the mid-palate has a borderline surmature character to it