Sweet, sexy and perfectly proportioned—a uncomplicated yet deliciously complex draught of Pinot Noir purity (and a great deal to boot). Winemaker Philippe Gavignet harvested spicy fruit from mostly older vines from two Bourgogne vineyards in the village of Nuits-St.-Georges, “Maladieres” and “Croix Blanche.” Purple plums mix with cinnamon and flowers on the nose. Textured and fresh, with notes of sweet raspberries and baking spices on the mouth. It’s the freshness and balance here that’s the kicker—there is nothing “basic” about this perfect Bourgogne.
2009 Philippe Gavignet red Burgundy
10.4.2010
These wines combine all the earthy, exotically spicy power of Nuits with
an added layer of class and silk—Nuits done up in a suit and
tails?—putting them not only in the camp of some of the finest we’ve
tasted from Philippe, but also certainly some of the more savory and
complex wines we’ve tasted in this corner of the Cote de Nuits. In a way this is also a year where everything that could come together
for Philippe did—most of his vineyards are in the prime of their life,
older vines that deliver lush, small berries without a blemish (a
winemaker’s dream). The weather was flawless; the harvest was cool and
rain-free; and as we’ve visited his cellars over the past six months
it’s been a pure joy to taste each cru and watch as it blooms from
achingly beautiful to blockbuster.
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Gavignet Nuits-St.-Georges Argillats 2009
France
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Côte de Nuits-Burgundy
Round, sappy and sweet, “Argillats” is a perfect example of the lovely texture of 2009—this is creamy Pinot Noir, with nary an angle in sight. Black cherry suggestions mix with cinnamon and pink peppercorns on the palate, highlighted with notes of fresh ginger and licorice. Very complex and utterly delicious.
$52.75
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