Patrice Rion
Vieilles Vignes Côte de Nuits- Villages Pinot Noir
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
The value and quality this has makes for a nice little drop of wine. Lifted, pure, pliant to enjoy casual without losing posture. Engaging nose of crushed strawberry, wild raspberry, toasted grain, turned leaves and fleshy undertones. Palate is juicy upfront then through the finish its mineral and herbal charm follow through; turned dirt, cinnamon, underbrush and tea leaf. True spine and grip of ‘14 vintage evident.
The value and quality this has makes for a nice little drop of wine. Lifted, pure, pliant to enjoy casual without losing posture. Engaging nose of crushed strawberry, wild raspberry, toasted grain, turned leaves and fleshy undertones. Palate is juicy upfront then through the finish its mineral and herbal charm follow through; turned dirt, cinnamon, underbrush and tea leaf. True spine and grip of ‘14 vintage evident.
Jan 10th, 2019
Bright, medium bodied Pinot. Slightly earthy nose with hints of rose petals. Tart cherries and medium tannins.
Bright, medium bodied Pinot. Slightly earthy nose with hints of rose petals. Tart cherries and medium tannins.
2 people found it helpfulDec 30th, 2014Étude préparatoire. Jolie rencontre avec un visage plutôt moderne de la Bourgogne.
Étude préparatoire. Jolie rencontre avec un visage plutôt moderne de la Bourgogne.
1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2014Beautiful fruit profile now turning more serious after 30min of air.
Beautiful fruit profile now turning more serious after 30min of air.
Dec 27th, 2024
2020 vintage. Last tasted 11.16.22 (9.2). California pinot-styled with medium body, rich, ripe fruit and cranberry acidity vs cedar-laden tannins. This visit not as smooth with the acidity but still worthy. Wouldn't mind hitting once a year for the next 3-4 years as it should develop into a fairly. harmonious effort at an affordable price. 11.25.23.
2020 vintage. Last tasted 11.16.22 (9.2). California pinot-styled with medium body, rich, ripe fruit and cranberry acidity vs cedar-laden tannins. This visit not as smooth with the acidity but still worthy. Wouldn't mind hitting once a year for the next 3-4 years as it should develop into a fairly. harmonious effort at an affordable price. 11.25.23.
Nov 26th, 2023
2020 vintage. Big fruit component + plenty of body. Super smooth.
2020 vintage. Big fruit component + plenty of body. Super smooth.
Nov 16th, 2022Great burgundy perfume of flowers, cranberry and cherries. Very fresh palate on opening. Raspberries, cherry and strawberries. Wine gets more serious after 30mn with a bit of leather and herbs. Good acidity and lightness on this one. Lacks substance for the long haul but up to 2025 let’s go!
Great burgundy perfume of flowers, cranberry and cherries. Very fresh palate on opening. Raspberries, cherry and strawberries. Wine gets more serious after 30mn with a bit of leather and herbs. Good acidity and lightness on this one. Lacks substance for the long haul but up to 2025 let’s go!
Jan 7th, 2022Aetherical, elegant and ready now. Juicy and fresh. Looking forward to taste other Rion wines soon.
Aetherical, elegant and ready now. Juicy and fresh. Looking forward to taste other Rion wines soon.
Oct 17th, 2020Beautiful palate for a lighter bodied wine
Beautiful palate for a lighter bodied wine
Mar 15th, 2017



