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Griotte Chambertin

1961 Burgundy Pinot Noir

The 1961 Joseph Drouhin Griotte Chambertin is a captivating Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundy region, celebrated for its exceptional terroir and winemaking tradition. This wine presents a beautiful red hue, revealing its age with a hint of brick at the edges. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied experience complemented by a high acidity that invigorates the tasting journey. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing classic flavors of ripe red cherries and earthy undertones, while the tannins provide a structured backbone, ensuring a harmonious balance. This exquisite wine is dry, making it a splendid choice for pairing with a variety of dishes, particularly game meats and rich, flavorful cheeses.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Earth, Leather

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Earth

Earth

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Oak Oak 1

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Low

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Duck Confit, Lamb Chops, Mushroom Stew

Region:


Burgundy
Burgundy

Burgundy is the spiritual home of many of today's favorite winemaking styles. Steeped in history and prestige, it is the source of some of the most expensive wines in the world. A sprawling collection of tiny winemaking provinces (made up of over 100 different appellations), Burgundy is where the world's premier Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines originated. Regions and subregions like Pouilly-Fuissé, Vosne-Romanée, Chassagne-Montrachet exude grandeur and opulence. While Burgundy is centered around a hallowed limestone escarpment known as the Côte d'Or, it actually stretches 200 miles, from Chablis just southeast of Paris, down to the Beaujolais plains above Lyon.

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