Pinot Noir, the star grape of Burgundy wines

Burgundy red wines are all produced from a single grape variety: Pinot Noir.

Pinot Noir is undoubtedly one of the highest quality grapes in world wine production. But it is also one of the most complicated grape varieties to cultivate.

Fragile and imperfectly ripening, if it is not correctly exposed, sensitive to heat and producing small volumes, this grape variety is however at the origin of the greatest wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti or the Clos Vougeot. .

François Lamarche La Grande Rue 2013

Robert Parker – tasting november 2016

“Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Grande Rue Grand Cru presents a backward and brooding bouquet, very complex with woody, damp earth and fern notes filtering through the tightly coiled red fruits. the palate is medium-bodied with supple and very fine, almost filigree tannins. The acidity is judged beautifully here, very concentrated and refined, seamless towards the sophisticated finish.”

Domaine de la Romanée Conti 1998

Robert Parker – tasting january 2000

Lovely nose, typical of Romanée-Saint-Vivant, with layers of ripe cherries and violets. Richer than the 1997. The palate is very seductive, powerful with structured tannins. Very smooth, you’d think it was produced closer to the Mediterranean. Ultra-smooth finish – cashmere texture covers this severe structure. Sublime. Probably the best I’ve tasted so far.