this is exceptional Pinot Noir that shows a great deal of complexity and class for a “reasonable” price in Burgundy these days
maritime-influenced terroir of the Bairrada region
Their winemaking philosophy prioritizes minimal intervention
structured texture and a distinct mineral edge
yielding a wine of notable density and structural power
2023 Domaine Fontchene, Alpilles Blanc, Les Antiques Cuvee_Dos Canotos Tinto this is exceptional Pinot NoirDomaine Fontchne is based near the village of Saint Rmy de Provence, where Ren Milan took over his familys estate in 2013 and converted the entirety of the vineyards to organic and biodynamic farming. This wine is made from a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, and Chardonnay grown in clay loam soils peppered with galets rouls. In the glass, it shows subtle aromatics of pear and candied citrus, followed by a texture that balances rounded,