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Francoise & Denis Clair, Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge, 2021
We are finding the Hautes Côtes an increasingly happy hunting ground for good value Burgundy. The vines are sited further up the slopes of the Côte d’Or than the village or cru vineyards, and are thus cooler. The wines... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionBurgundy
GrowerDenis-Clair
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2021
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeCLB621
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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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...
Jancis Robinson
We get super excited when Jancis Robinson (or one of her team) write about our wine!
Voted the world's most influential wine critic in polls in the US, France and internationally in 2018, Jancis views herself as a wine writer rather than a wine critic.
She writes daily for JancisRobinson.com and weekly for the Financial Times. She is founder-editor of The Oxford Companion...
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Francoise & Denis Clair, Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge, 2021
We are finding the Hautes Côtes an increasingly happy hunting ground for good value Burgundy. The vines are sited further up the slopes of the Côte d’Or than the village or cru vineyards, and are thus cooler. The wines can’t match the concentration and depth of their more celebrated counterparts but do have a wonderful freshness and vivacity. This is a great example; vibrant ruby in the glass, with crushed raspberry and violet fruit. A delightfully traditional expression of cool climate Pinot. Now-2028
"Tank sample. Mid crimson. Ripe and scented with cherry fruit. Smoothly, firmly textured. Impressive balance of ripeness and freshness. Fresh, gently chewy finish." 16/20, 2024-2029, Julia Harding MW, www.jancisrobinson.com 18th January 2023
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
