A French guest at the Italian lunch.
Before we moved to Malaysia we drank mostly Burgundy. It almost sent us broke. Wine here is even more expensive. Drinking our beloved Burgundy was no longer an option. Even good Villages hurt the budget. Nevermind, we have since discovered Chianti which reliably delivers at a much less painful price point. Although the cellar is starting to see more and more Barolo and Barbaresco, so perhaps Burgundy might make a comeback. If anything, the MCO has curtailed travel spending, freeing up the budget once more for wine.
You have to look outside the box to find Burgundy that is affordable and delivers. There is greater risk looking for Buogogne in more famous communes than tracking down a Premier Cru from somewhere like Mercurey.
Mercurey cops a bad wrap by many. This wine, imported by Sam delivers classic Burgundy at a very reasonable price. When pricing is an issue, Gevrey and Chambolle are not always an option. Mercurey, with its relative lack of popularity, provides plenty of bargains for the Burgundy enthusiast.
Thank you Sam for sharing this wine from your stock. I always feel a little guilty drinking someone’s profits.
100% Pinot Noir.
Graciously opened by Sam with no small amount of pressure from Hann. He probably felt guilty because he kept all the Barbaresco to himself. After all the Italians, this could not be more Burgundy if it tried. Vibrant purple in the glass. Figs and strawberries on the nose with beautiful meat quality supporting. The oak is present but integrated. Soft mushrooms and a mineral wet rock element rounding out the complexity. A classy palate, well balanced, and long finishing. The Burgundy seemed sophisticated and elegant after the Italians. A great finish to the day.
