Domaine des Varoilles Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru la Romanee Vieilles Vignes 2016 750ml

Deep ruby. Evident wood frames an attractively layered and notably ripe nose of black raspberry, cherry and subtly spicy aromas. The mouthfeel of the middle weight flavors is fine if not especially powerful while offering plenty of minerality on the sleekly textured, refined and lingering finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. This moderately austere effort should drink reasonably well young if that’s your fruit preference.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Nuits
• Sub Appellation: Gevrey Chambertin
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.