2019 Domaine de la Cras Bourgogne Coteaux de Dijon
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Full bottle 1,284 g. 100% Chardonnay. In 2013 the city of Dijon purchased a 160-hectare property on the edge of the city, complete with a winery and 8 ha of planted land (5 red, 3 white). They then ran a competition, the prize: to run the estate and have free rein on the wine made there. Marc Soyard was the winner. Biodynamic but not certified. Vinification is done with ambient yeasts, with élevage in a mix of new and old barrels. Soyard often experiments with different types of wood such as chestnut and acacia. Minimal SO 2 added at bottling, minimal use during fermentation and élevage depending on vintage. Appley citrus aroma with a bit of struck-match character but not OTT. Really intense contrast between ripe zesty lemon fruit and high acidity. Just in balance if you like high acidity. Full-flavoured and very primary. I think this would be better with another year (or longer) in bottle. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Bursting with aromas of plums, cherries, cinnamon and cloves, the 2019 Bourgogne Pinot Noir Côteaux de Dijon is medium-bodied, fleshy and fine-boned, with a sapid core of fruit, melting tannins and a mineral finish. Vinified with entirely whole clusters and minimal sulfur dioxide, it's an expressive, lively wine that's already hard to resist.