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Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2020
In a region subject to dramatic inflation, this remains a sure fire value, an organic wine (certified, but no mention on the label) from various plots around the village of Santenay. All the wine goes into barrel, but only 10% new. A year... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionBurgundy
Sub RegionCote de Beaune
GrowerLequin-Colin
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2020
ABV 12.5%
Bottle75cl
MethodOrganic
CodeLEQ620
Burgundy
The Burgundy Pyramid
Making sense of the complexity of the complexity of Burgundy isn’t easy.
Though Burgundy only comprises 5% of France’s vineyard area, it holds 100 different Appellations, 25% of the entire French total. There are no less than 5,000 growers, 85% of whom own less than 10 hectares, and four fifths of them make wine.
To make matters...
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René Lequin-Colin
Santenay, France
This 9 hectare family domaine, which dates back over 300 years, has a lovely range of vineyards, deriving from the marital conjoining of Lequins from Santenay and Colins from Chassagne-Montrachet.
We think he makes no less than seventeen wines, though some in very small quantities, for example just one specially made small barrel of Batard-Montrachet!...
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
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Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2020
In a region subject to dramatic inflation, this remains a sure fire value, an organic wine (certified, but no mention on the label) from various plots around the village of Santenay. All the wine goes into barrel, but only 10% new.
A year in bottle has just rounded this out nicely. Deep ruby red hue. Juicily blackfruited, with lots of energy and excellent concentration for a generic Bourgogne. Classic example with sappy freshness, light tannins and a little structure. Showing so well now, perfect for simple roast chicken or partridge. Now-2026
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