Philippe Jouan Coteaux Bourguignons 2022

Philippe Jouan Coteaux Bourguignons 2022From vines planted in the early 1980s, this is one of the most angular, surprising expressions of Pinot Noir you'll come across. Each vintage is a real blast to explore, as it is energetic, mysterious, and develops in really interesting ways over the course of a meal. Cranberry, medicinal cherry, wet earth, moss, and burnt sage are met with rooibos chai, savory star anise, and subtle vanilla. Chewy texture and a quirky personality don't prevent this

and a hint of almond pit

blended with Makrut lime

it is a soft grippy drink that never gets boring

Garnacha Tintorera) and 40% white grapes (Godello

Barbera and Bonarda for the red wines

A floral nose and a crisp finish makes it impossible to put down

The Base 2016 (30-30% 2015) is a lovely mix of citrus and leesy

from vines planted in the 1950s on black loam infused with limestone

They're grown on the northern

Neighbors to Cascina Val Liberata

Today it is still just 16 hectares with only about half of that planted to vines

In the spring