Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 2014 Bourgogne (Bourgogne AOC) Burgundy - France
Availability: Private wine shops
Cost: $35 est
Alcohol: 12.5%
Date Tasted: January 14th, 2019
Tasting Notes: Opens with muted nose of both fruit and savoury notes (black cherry, mineral-y earth notes, spices and vanilla) followed by a bright, refreshing palate, layered with a slightly effervescent, medium bodied texture. Blended from multiple vineyards and sites in Burgundy and thus labeled with the more generic and entry-level designation of Burgundy AOC. Ready to go now with a long-ish palate. - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2012 LaForêt Pinot Noir (Burgundy) France
Availability: Private wine shopsCost: $25Alcohol: 12.5%Date Tasted: May 17th, 2015Tasting Notes: You're intrigued by the reputation of Burgundy Pinot Noir but the price tag of Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines scares you off. Your best bet is to look to cheaper, blended Pinots (wines made from grapes sourced from multiple, non-classified vineyards) from well-established houses like this one from Joseph Drouhin or Louis Latour. The LaForêt offers good typicity for the grape and region with an easy to swallow, under $30 price tag.
The nose is pure Burgundy with an emphasis on the non-fruit, terroir-driven, earthy/forest floor notes that the region is known for. The palate is uber-dry, yet, offers some welcomed red fruit and oak spice. The finish is a bit short for the pedigree with a watery texture lingering amongst light spices and residual tannis. Drink now-2016.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2015 IconWines.ca
Maison Louis Latour 2011 Bourgogne Gamay (Burgundy AOC) - France
Availability: BCLDB stores
Cost: $24.99
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: January 28th, 2015
Tasting Notes: This Gamay, sourced from multiple vineyard sites in Burgundy, is fruit-driven on the nose with lovely, raspberry and spicy plum aromas supported by light notes of cola, vanilla and a hint of menthol. The palate is refreshing with acidity that slowly builds, rather than smashing your mouth at first sip. There is equal parts juicy red fruit and bright, tangy berries. A touch more tannin on the finish than its Beaujolais-Village cousins to the South. Enjoy with stews and leaner meats. Drink now-2017.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2015 IconWines.ca
Maison Louis Latour 2012 Bourgogne Chardonnay (Burgundy AOC) - FranceAvailability: BCLDB storesCost: $24.99Alcohol: 13%Date Tasted: December 13th, 2014Tasting Notes: This expressive and palate-pleasing wine is a blend of Chardonnay sourced from multiple vineyard sites throughout the Burgundy AOC, all with vines 30 years of age or older. Beyond malolactic fermentation (a naturally occurring secondary fermentation that softens the acid content of the wine) this Chardonnay is a very pure representation of the grape thanks to the minimalist approach employed by Maison Louis Latour (fermented and aged in stainless steel - no oak contact). The result is an honest, crisp, fruit'n'floral Chardonnay with a light kick of spice and river stones on the moderate-plus, mouth-watering finish.
Lean enough to pair with seafood and round enough to match with creamy pasta - exceptionally food friendly. Drink now-2017.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca
