An exciting new addition to our offer a couple of years ago, and continuing on good form in 2020, Domaine Du Pavillon is located south of Pommard in the Côte de Beaune. Just as at Domaine du Clos Frantin in Nuits-Saint-Georges, they practice organic viticulture with an ongoing respect for the complex equilibrium found in nature. The winery was modernized in 2016, allowing the vinification of more of the Côte de Beaune’s star single vineyard wines. From the 2019 vintage, all the wines from the estate have borne the certified “organic wine” label.
2020 Sylvie Esmonin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieillles Vignes 6x75cl £310 / Case£65.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 Domaine Anne-Francoise Gros, Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru, Aux Guettes 6x75cl £255 / Case£65.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 Domaine Albert Bichot (Pavillon), Meursault Premier Cru, Charmes 6x75cl
White ⋅ Burgundy ⋅ France
£395 / Case£65.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Vinous 88-90
“The 2020 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru, mostly from Charmes-Dessus, has a well-defined bouquet with touches of orange pith and white peach, a hint of almond. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening, a fine line of acidity… Fine. Closure: Diam”
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2035
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