Hubert Lignier 'Aux Poirelot' Bourgogne Passetoutgrains Gamay Pinot Noir - Burgundy, France
Producer's Notes:
A benchmark in its category, offering the finesse of far loftier appellations and embodying the house style's authoritative depth in miniature. The wine comprises 0.4 hectares worth of vines: 60% Gamay (from 1960) and 40% Pinot Noir (from 1998), planted within the confines of Morey-Saint-Denis proper in a site called Aux Poirelots. Aged entirely in used barrels, this cuvée is bottled without fining or filtration just before the next harvest.
What We Say:
A compelling expression of Burgundy, combining Gamay and Pinot Noir—two varieties that traditionally occupy very different places in the region's hierarchy. The lively, fruit-driven personality of Gamay brings crunchy fruit, freshness, and juiciness, while Pinot Noir adds structure, depth, and finesse.
Grape Variety: 60% Gamay, 40% Pinot Noir
Style: Red - Dry, medium-bodied, organic, natural vibrant, elegant structure
Alcohol: 12.5%
Drink Window: Now (3 to 5 years of the vintage date)
Perfect For: Roast chicken, turkey, salumi, country pâté, sautéed mushrooms, lentil stews, and burgers or pizza
A Burgundian wine that perfectly combines Gamay and Pinot Noir to make a compelling and highly-drinkable, juicy natural-feeling red.
