Michel Gaunoux, Bourgogne Rouge Brut Zero

Michel Gaunoux, Bourgogne Rouge Brut ZeroA ripe and attractively pure nose of red and dark berries, violets and a touch of earth leads to vibrant and attractively detailed middle weight flavors that possess a mildly tangy finish that display a hint of salinity. 86 2016+

A very ripe nose yet still reasonably fresh nose combines notes of spice

(vinified with ~50% of the stems)

Waves of fruit build toward a huge

the Noir possesses notable concentration and textural resonance

and keep for a decade or more after that

silky tannins

serious and muscular flavors that possess evident power on the clean

coffee bean and fresh herbs

using 80% American oak and 20% French oak

the yields are so low and the vines so exposed that Bachelet says that he always harvests this parcel first)

sweet tannin

ripe plum and black fruit coulis merges seamlessly into the opulent and very rich medium-bodied flavors that coat the palate while the lingering and balanced finish is nicely satisfying