Opened and double-decanted to remove sediment. Initially, I’m getting a whiff of something off in the nose. Not sure whether it’s brett or a very slight amount of TCA. Underneath I’m detecting some bright, almost confectionery cherry fruit. Palate offers tart dark cherry initially but then leaves a drying impression. I’m going to hold off scoring this for now and update over the next hour as dinner is cooking. (PS - Not sure why this is labeled as a “red blend” on the app as it has to be 100% Pinot Noir as far as I know.)
UPDATE: over the course of three hours, the corkiness has become more obvious. Down the drain. ☹️
Opened and double-decanted to remove sediment. Initially, I’m getting a whiff of something off in the nose. Not sure whether it’s brett or a very slight amount of TCA. Underneath I’m detecting some bright, almost confectionery cherry fruit. Palate offers tart dark cherry initially but then leaves a drying impression. I’m going to hold off scoring this for now and update over the next hour as dinner is cooking. (PS - Not sure why this is labeled as a “red blend” on the app as it has to be 100% Pinot Noir as far as I know.)
UPDATE: over the course of three hours, the corkiness has become more obvious. Down the drain. ☹️
Feb 24th, 2026
Color of burgundy with a bit purple hue, a bit bubbly. Nose of fermented prune, pencil graphite, a bit dried strawberry, spice, and a bit cherry. Taste is light and follows the nose with addition of carbonates, coke cola, some acidity, zest, and low tannins. Aftertaste shows some more ripe grape, some grapefruits, and a bit overpowering bitterness. On par.
Color of burgundy with a bit purple hue, a bit bubbly. Nose of fermented prune, pencil graphite, a bit dried strawberry, spice, and a bit cherry. Taste is light and follows the nose with addition of carbonates, coke cola, some acidity, zest, and low tannins. Aftertaste shows some more ripe grape, some grapefruits, and a bit overpowering bitterness. On par.
Jan 1st, 2022
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
