Les Chouacheux Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir

1993 vintage. Amazingly young for an almost 30 years old Burgundy. Some smokiness in the nose. Still good fruit, no signs of decline. The tannins have a little rough edge, but there is enough fruit to balance. A very nice mature Beaune. Abv. 13,5%.

Cherry and mushroom with a clean, zingy acidity and nice roundness. Light but complex and interesting

Tight as a drum. After some time decent cherry and strawberry. A bit tannic. Too young but I'm impatient.

Shot!

This is not powerful, but this is a good old style Burgundy.

This a really satisfying, mature Burgundy. Aromas of fresh and dried red cherry mingle with notes of worn leather, dried leaves, mushroom and earth. The palate has a burnished edge of spice that supports vivid acidity as well as pomegranate, red cherry and cranberry fruit. Tannins are silky. A earth, first floor finish caps off this impressive wine.

Surprisingly lacking in body and stuffing considering the vintage and its Premier Cru ranking, but good minerality and a nice finish.

Dark ruby color, raspberry and prune nose and finish. 1976 1erCru Chouacheux.

Silky, gentle, very fragile and elegant. Showing nice, but I would say I'm 5 years late with this bottle — you can feel traces of its past powerful grace, but the bottle went to sleep rather fast after opening.

This is a bit harsh at first, but it needs a lot of air to smooth out. Big, but fine tannins and stout acidity. Still needs cellar time. Darker fruit profile. Good finish.