Santenay Rouge "Vieilles Vignes", Bachelet-Monnot 2019

The 2018 tasting reinforced my view that not only is Domaine Bachelet-Monnot at the very forefront of white Burgundy production, but that they have made serious strides with their red wines too.

This gloriously complex Pinot Noir has soaring aromas and flavors of wild raspberries, blood orange, red cherries, and a hint of oolong tea. It is bright, juicy, and silky, with a lip-smacking core of crystalline minerality throughout. A Burgundy that seamlessly marries grace, power, and elegance.