Summer wines: 5 reds from Burgundy

Laurent Vuillaume | 8/9/22

Burgundy reds, made from Pinot Noir alone, offer superlative finesse. They generally go through several distinct phases. When young, Pinot Noir reveals fresh, appetizing fruit, before becoming more complex and floral with age. For summer, we recommend young Burgundies with this fruit vigor. Give preference to generic Burgundies, and leave your bottles from prestigious villages like Pommard or Gevrey-Chambertin in the cellar.

Domaine Arnoux Père et Fils (1)

Chorey-lès-beaune

2019

Red

This beautiful red from Chorey opens with notes of red fruit, morello cherry, with a pleasant fruit brandy character. On the palate, the wine is greedy, full-bodied and perfectly ready to drink today. Don't wait any longer and serve it slightly chilled.

http://www.arnoux-pereetfils.com

Domaine des Verchères (2)

Burgundy pinot noir

2018

Red

With a nose more blackcurrant than raspberry, slightly smoky and lardy notes, we're getting closer to southern Burgundy in spirit. A gourmet, finely tannic wine to be enjoyed chilled with a few slices of Grisons meat, rolled around a fresh goat's cheese with herbs.

https://www.bourgogne-vigne-verre.com/fr/30-domaine-des-vercheres

Domaine des Gandines (3)

Burgundy pinot noir

2019

Red

A straightforward, silky, fruity Burgundy that opens up perfectly today. Low in sulfur, this wine offers immediate pleasure with red fruits, fresh flowers and good structure. Enjoy it chilled as an aperitif this summer.

https://gandines.com

Domaine Rapet (4)

Pernand-vergelesses

Cuvée "Les Belles Filles

2020

Red

The nose opens with blackberry, cherry and raspberry notes, sweet but not jammy. On the palate, Pinot is silky, rich and greedy. Drink now for immediate pleasure.

https://www.domaine-rapet.com

Domaine Sylvain Pataille (5)

Marsannay

2020

Red

A young red burgundy, with a powerful, slightly smoky nose and notes of red fruit so ripe that it gently tugs towards black fruit. The palate is round and greedy, but precise and never jammy. Add little tannin, but plenty of presence, and you've got a fine wine to open on any occasion at the table.

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