This was fascinating, but ultimately was not a wine I liked. Sure the nose was complex with notes of sous bois, incense, prunes, dried roses, soya sauce, and touch of musk, but the palate proved to be less digestible for me. I believe it was the combination of rather rough tannins, heavy earthiness, and a hint of discernible volatile acidity that didn’t quite work. Possibly in a dumb phase or even a little compromised by less-than-ideal storage (fruit profile does feel a touch advanced and some orange hues observed). Notably, my fellow lunchers seemed to enjoy the wine.
This was fascinating, but ultimately was not a wine I liked. Sure the nose was complex with notes of sous bois, incense, prunes, dried roses, soya sauce, and touch of musk, but the palate proved to be less digestible for me. I believe it was the combination of rather rough tannins, heavy earthiness, and a hint of discernible volatile acidity that didn’t quite work. Possibly in a dumb phase or even a little compromised by less-than-ideal storage (fruit profile does feel a touch advanced and some orange hues observed). Notably, my fellow lunchers seemed to enjoy the wine.
Sep 4th, 2022So much more open than the Les Fournaux, and fuller-bodied too. The nose had a rustic edge, offering brambly cassis, framed by earthy elements, violets, and a beautiful orange rind character. Good detail on the palate, echoing the nose with the dark fruit and earthy notes, and adding some spices and mineral notes in the finish. Unmistakably different from the Les Fournaux (flavour, fruit weight), yet there’s a sense of sameness between the two Bize wines (acid and tannin structure, minerality) - ah, the wonders of Burgundy! What a lovely study.
So much more open than the Les Fournaux, and fuller-bodied too. The nose had a rustic edge, offering brambly cassis, framed by earthy elements, violets, and a beautiful orange rind character. Good detail on the palate, echoing the nose with the dark fruit and earthy notes, and adding some spices and mineral notes in the finish. Unmistakably different from the Les Fournaux (flavour, fruit weight), yet there’s a sense of sameness between the two Bize wines (acid and tannin structure, minerality) - ah, the wonders of Burgundy! What a lovely study.
Apr 19th, 2022
Stems, juicy, not pleasant at this stage
Stems, juicy, not pleasant at this stage
Sep 24th, 2017
One of the vineyards that wasnt hit by hail in 2013 it was vinified whole cluster! Got that extra depth and complexity for aging also delicious now for how young it is 😎
One of the vineyards that wasnt hit by hail in 2013 it was vinified whole cluster! Got that extra depth and complexity for aging also delicious now for how young it is 😎
Jan 16th, 2017
Beautiful, earthy nose and savoury gamey deliciousness on the palate. Needed to sit for a while after opening to come alive
Beautiful, earthy nose and savoury gamey deliciousness on the palate. Needed to sit for a while after opening to come alive
May 28th, 2016
Savigny-lès-Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
