TASTING FLIGHT FEATURING:

Bourgogne Rouge

A Great Introduction to Red Burgundy... France's expressive Pinot Noir!

Accounting for over 50% of total production in Burgundy, the wines known as Régionales can be produced with fruit from all across Burgundy. As you can imagine there is a wide spectrum of variety & methods of vinification. This week we showcase four Rouges from vignerons that deliver high quality for a Burgundy classification with value and distinction.

Happy November!

Let the Holiday season begin... and to kick things off this week, we're focusing this week on Bourgogne Rouge! Refreshing, and balanced across your senses - the perfect Autumn vin rouge as the weather starts to cool off.

Burgundy is one of the world’s greatest and most prestigious wine regions. Surprisingly, this iconic area for oenophiles represents just 3% of production in France. Coupling the limited supply with the INCREDIBLE demand for Burgundy makes this the hottest category in the wine world today.

The distance from Dijon at the north, to the Maconais in the south, is just about 75 miles, with the narrow width being under a mile in some areas. This is the golden slope.

The area of Chablis (an island to the north), is geographically on edge, and about halfway between Beaune and Paris.

Accounting for over 50% of total production in Burgundy, the wines known as Régionales can be produced with fruit from all across Burgundy. As you can imagine there is a wide spectrum of variety & methods of vinification... We are here to showcase four Rouges from vignerons that deliver high quality for a Burgundy classification often overlooked. THIS is a great opportunity to go deep into the baseline qualification of AOC burgundy - Pinot Noir sure to delight the senses.

Our $28 Bourgogne Rouge Tasting Flight starts with a vieilles-vignes (old vine) example that's elegant and well-structured. Next up, a 2022 Côtes de Beaune that's a great preview of what to expect from the generous '22 vintage; fresh red-fruit and gentle tannins. Then we head to Domaine Matrot with red Burg loaded with cranberry and lingers on the finish. The flight finishes with our gold-standard of Bourgogne-level rouge and a house favorite from Domaine Christian Clerget (which you might recall from a brilliant winemaker dinner back in mid-2022 and a perennial visit on our annual France trip).

These four selections will help you better understand your palate, and expand your senses as to how each domaine has their own signature style based on the vintage and climats of the region. What a fun way to learn and sip the quintessential vin de Bourgogne!

Read on for a brief history of Burgundy, detailed information about the flight wines, and our tasting room hours at both South End & Park Road store locations.

This is my favorite region - you know that. So it's a flight not to be missed y'all!

Come see us this week, and please see below for a special opportunity to meet Karoline Walch (5th generation winemaker) from the Alto Adige in northern Italy early next week!

Cheers,

Mark

Brief History of Burgundy

• Millions of years ago, Burgundy was covered by a sea, which created its limestone and marl soils. This soil composition is responsible for creating the coveted minerality of Burgundian wines.
• The wine history in Burgundy dates back to around 50 BC. It’s believed that the Celts were producing wine in Burgundy when conquered by the Romans. The Romans picked up where the Celts left off, but after the fall of the Roman Empire, it was the Catholic church that took over the wine-making duties.
• Around 900, Benedictine monks owned and worked much of the region’s land, but it was the Cistercian monks that elevated the art of Burgundian wines some 200 years later.
• In 1336, Cistercians created the first enclosed Burgundian vineyard {Clos Vougeot}, which is still producing wine.
• The Dukes of Burgundy ruled the region in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Pinot Noir wine was so beloved that Duke Phillipe outlawed the growing of Gamay grapes in 1395.
• In the late 15th century, Burgundy became part of France, which was still a monarchy.
• After the French Revolution, the church’s land was confiscated and auctioned off to private owners.
• Over several generations, the land was divided multiple times due to Napoleonic Code. This law required that inheritances be divided equally among each child.
• Today, it’s not uncommon for a chateau to have dozens of owners, with only a few rows each.

>> Tasting Flight Hours:

PARK ROAD: 

5:00 - 9:00pm Thurs & Friday

1:00 - 9:00pm Saturday

1:00 - 7:00pm Sunday

SOUTH END:

1:00 - 9:00pm Saturday

1:00 - 7:00pm Sunday

>> Tasting Flight Offerings:

Domaine Maurice Charleux & Fils

Bourgogne Vieille Vignes 2021

Burgundy, FR

$34 btl/retail

A delightful representation of a regional-level Burgundy. Crafted by the esteemed Charleux family, who have been dedicated to winemaking for generations, this Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes offers a delightful expression of the region's rich heritage.

VARIETAL:100% Pinot Noir.

TASTING NOTES: Domaine Maurice Charleux & Fils Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes 2021 enchants the palate with its inviting taste profile. On the nose, it reveals enticing aromas of red berries, such as cherries and raspberries, intertwined with delicate floral notes and a hint of spice. The palate is elegant and well-structured, with flavors of ripe strawberries, cranberries, and a touch of earthiness. This Pinot Noir showcases a medium body, silky tannins, and a balanced acidity, creating a wine that is both approachable and expressive. The finish is smooth and lingering, leaving a delightful impression of red fruit and a subtle nuance of oak.

Domaine Frédéric Esmonin

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2022 

Burgundy, FR

$40 btl/retail

Domaine Frédéric Esmonin Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2021 is a testament to Frédéric Esmonin's commitment to crafting high-quality Burgundy wines. The grapes are carefully harvested by hand and undergo a gentle vinification process, followed by aging in French oak barrels to enhance complexity and structure.

VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune.

TASTING NOTES:  The wine delights the senses with its aromas of red berries, such as cherry and raspberry, complemented by subtle floral and earthy notes. On the palate, it unveils a harmonious blend of bright fruit flavors, gentle tannins, and a touch of spice. The wine offers a medium body, refreshing acidity, and a smooth, lingering finish.

Domaine Matrot

Bourgogne Rouge 2021 

Burgundy, FR

$45 btl/retail

Thierry et Pascale Matrot are known for a medium-bodied, elegant, juicy, and balanced style. This 2021 Bourgogne delivers on all fronts, and provides an excellent value.

VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir from a selection of vines located in Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault.

TASTING NOTES:  A nose of red fruits, mainly strawberries. Good supple texture, round and creamy with some cranberry flavors. Exhibits good freshness with nice acidity which balances the wine. Excellent for a village-level Burgundy.

Domaine Christian Clerget

Bourgogne Rouge 2021

Burgundy, FR

$75 btl/retail

Known primarily for his Grand & 1er Crus, Christian Clerget dedicates the same level of attention and care to produce his Bourgogne Rouge. Justine, his daughter is now at the helm of winemaking at the Domaine.

VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir from estate holdings

TASTING NOTES: A Bourgogne Rouge of a superior kind, made like a village wine and will continue to round out over the years to come. This has intense fruit in a structured frame with incredible purity, energy and perfume in the glass.

We will have your order ready for pick-up at our South End store or

at the New Flagship Store at 4001 Park Rd!

 704.332.9910 (Park Rd.) | 704.332.9913 (South End)

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