2018 BOURGOGNE Pinot Noir Domaine François Raquillet, Lea & Sandeman

BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR

2020 BOURGOGNE Pinot Noir Domaine François Raquillet

Grapes Pinot Noir
Colour Red
Origin France, Burgundy
District Côte Chalonnaise
Village Bourgogne Rouge
ABV 14.5%

This has that textbook Pinot Noir nose of red berries and black pepper. Not overly ripe but bright & joyous. A little bit of grip on the palate adds a bit more seriousness. Nice acidity. Overall a very good Bourgogne Rouge, proper Pinot Noir. Drinking range: 2021 - 2023 L&S (Dec 2021)


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Subtle but not invisible wood sets off liqueur-like and very fresh aromas of black cherry liqueur, cassis and a touch of anise. The delicious middleweight flavors possess both good intensity and density while concluding in a lingering and nicely complex finale where a hint of warmth slowly appears. This is ripe enough that I wouldn’t describe it as typical but it’s very good all the same. Drinking range: 2023 - 2024 Rating: 87 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Jan 2023)

Tank sample. Appealing, juicy, dark fruit, no harsh edges here. Fine tannins. A Bourgogne Rouge with concentration, floral notes and interest. Well priced for the quality. Should be GV. Drinking range: - 2025 Rating: 16 Alex Hunt MW, www.jancisrobinson.com (Jan 2022)

Domaine François Raquillet

François took over the running of this estate from his father, Jean, in 1990, with his wife Emmanuelle. Records show that the same family have made wine in Mercurey since the 1600s, and Francois is the eleventh generation.

With eleven hectares under vine, François has substantially reduced yields, introduced higher quality oak barrels (up to 50% new wood for the Premiers Crus) and significantly increased the quality of wines made at this domaine. François explains he tries to avoid over-extraction at all costs - his one aim is to deliver the beautifully pure fruit profile he gets out of the old vines - this he does with great success. It is a wonderfully transparent style - combined with good mid-palate weight.

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