Catherine & Claude Marechal, 'Cuvee Gravel' Bourgogne Rouge 2019
The Wine
"Claude makes one of the great Bourgogne Pinot Noirs, crafted from the Pommard and Chassagne area. This vin is often the winner in class of the La Revue du Vin de France tasting.
Claude on the 2019 Vintage: “Mythic! The harvest was certainly volume-limited, much by the frost of early April so the wines have concentration but the mid-season dryness brought richness too – as they should, we are 50% down in volume! There was also some hail in Savigny and Chorey which didn’t help!”
"The 2019 Bourgogne Côte d’Or Gravel has a commendable bouquet, considering the status, with blackcurrant mixed with strawberry and light floral aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, fine acidity, a little chewiness towards the finish. Otherwise, this is a perfectly decent Bourgogne Côte d’Or." Neal Martin (Vinous)
Tasted this on arrival. Little more elegant and mineral than the superb 2018 - but has all the same sort of great stuff going on. Second day as expected showed even better and complete. Drink now with a decant or cellar medium term to finish the job. Classically styled and weighted! TC
The Details
Variety - Pinot Noir
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Extra - Cork
Year - 2019
Volume - 750ml