Silky texture is all its got going for it. Unripe blueberry astringency in taste and smell. Not sure time will do it any favors
Silky texture is all its got going for it. Unripe blueberry astringency in taste and smell. Not sure time will do it any favors
Jan 3rd, 2024
Entry-level Burgundy from rock-solid producer Michel Gay... I’ve yet to have a less-than-excellent wine from this DNS Wines producer. Compared to his other 1er crus, this old vine Pinot is slightly less structured and even more accessible in youth. Granted, this is a riper 2015 offering... plenty of bright red cherry, ripe raspberry, balanced acidity. Delicious now.
Entry-level Burgundy from rock-solid producer Michel Gay... I’ve yet to have a less-than-excellent wine from this DNS Wines producer. Compared to his other 1er crus, this old vine Pinot is slightly less structured and even more accessible in youth. Granted, this is a riper 2015 offering... plenty of bright red cherry, ripe raspberry, balanced acidity. Delicious now.
Mar 19th, 2019Fast becoming one of my favorite producers in Burgundy. His higher-end offerings are stellar, but this wine has a supernatural QPR at $32. If you can find the 2015, buy it. The 2014 of this Chorey was tasty as well, and the Beaune-Toussaints 1er Cru was simply amazing. Everything you'd want in a fruit-forward but balanced Burgundy.
Fast becoming one of my favorite producers in Burgundy. His higher-end offerings are stellar, but this wine has a supernatural QPR at $32. If you can find the 2015, buy it. The 2014 of this Chorey was tasty as well, and the Beaune-Toussaints 1er Cru was simply amazing. Everything you'd want in a fruit-forward but balanced Burgundy.
Dec 2nd, 2018Delicious and accessible. Looking forward to the ‘15. Lighter in weight and less rich than the 2015 Beaune we tasted. Stellar producer... will be buying more.
Delicious and accessible. Looking forward to the ‘15. Lighter in weight and less rich than the 2015 Beaune we tasted. Stellar producer... will be buying more.
Nov 18th, 2018
A little dirty ( but I love it ) earthy maybe even tar cherry fruit like it but not the pretty wine that burgundy provides
A little dirty ( but I love it ) earthy maybe even tar cherry fruit like it but not the pretty wine that burgundy provides
Feb 5th, 2018
Spicy, sexy, affordable. More please!
Spicy, sexy, affordable. More please!
2 people found it helpfulJan 13th, 2016
Clear brilliant medium ruby. Lively medium intensity aromas of briar, dried rosé petals, dried citrus rind and cherry. Just a hint of smoking in the background. On the palate, medium acidity and medium minus tannin that slowly build in grip. Medium minus body with citrus peel and crunchy red fruit. This is a terrific good wine with good depth and intensity. Very nice varietal typicity. I like it - very French and no hint of the candy sweetness that souls some California Pinot. Restrained charm
Clear brilliant medium ruby. Lively medium intensity aromas of briar, dried rosé petals, dried citrus rind and cherry. Just a hint of smoking in the background. On the palate, medium acidity and medium minus tannin that slowly build in grip. Medium minus body with citrus peel and crunchy red fruit. This is a terrific good wine with good depth and intensity. Very nice varietal typicity. I like it - very French and no hint of the candy sweetness that souls some California Pinot. Restrained charm
1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2015
2008
Jan 1st, 2016
Fine basic quality with added smokey nuance.
Fine basic quality with added smokey nuance.
Nov 6th, 2015A beautiful medium weight Burgundy, this cherry red, medium intensity wine is fruitier and more accessible than the 2010 vintage. The 2010 has more power but this one has more charm. Well balanced and beautifully pure expression of Pinot Noir
A beautiful medium weight Burgundy, this cherry red, medium intensity wine is fruitier and more accessible than the 2010 vintage. The 2010 has more power but this one has more charm. Well balanced and beautifully pure expression of Pinot Noir
May 3rd, 2015
Chorey-les-Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
