Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Heresztyn, 2008

Product Description

Pairing a rich & ripe Burgundy like this with food is easy, as long as you think classically. The thing with Burgundy is, when it comes to food, all the cliches are true. Slow-cooked beef casseroles (the cheaper the cut, the better the flavour) are a must, especially of the ‘ Bourgignone' variety. Coq au Vin, pheasant, partridge, hare… all work wonderfully. The 11 hectare Domaine Heresztyn was founded by a former vineyard worker of Louis Trapet's, Jean Heresztyn. Over the years, it has become one of the most consistently fine producers in Gevrey-Chambertin &, with its recent change of hands to Jean's son Florence, is reaching a whole new level of, increasingly biodynamic, quality. Pale ruby red in colour with brickish hints, followed by a ripe nose offering plenty of raspberry fruit, ground ginger nuances & an earthy, rustic, edge. On the palate it is full & expressive, with great depth to the fruit & a sweet, velvety oak finesse. Tannins & acids are finely balanced throughout, revealing the skill in the winemaking.