After picking the kid up at the kindergarten and then walking the dog with the stroller as it is raining heavily in a 45 degree angle I felt like having a glass of something red. Never tried a Bouley before but I really like the style here. Definitely on the more elegant side of things. The value is good too, although as I was researching for background info (apparently the grapes come from the commune of Volnay) I came across a US retailer selling this for $69.99 which is just nuts.
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2019 Domaine Jean-Marc / Thomas Bouley Bourgogne Côte d'Or - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Côte d'Or (28.8.2023)
Very much 2019 on the nose: immediately approachable, ripely fruit-forward and quite fragrant. Darkish cherry in on the forefront with some cranberry, herbs and minerally tones on the background. Very appealing, if not hugely distinct, however there seems to be just the slightest VA raising its head which for me is a plus. On the palate this likewise shows rich, dark fruit on the entry. Probably thanks to the low 12.5% ABV this is on the lighter, leaner end of 2019s which is very much to my liking, however paradoxically I still find this to have just a bit of warmth to it. There is not much in the way of tannins but there is still a grippy sensation towards the finish and great lift. Despite the fruit expression there is great brightness to this and nice stoniness about the character. The vintage probably brings more heft to what I reckon could be a ballerina of sorts in cooler years. Overall this is another great, well-rounded regional 2019 Burg that should be bought in quantity given the general price hike of vintage 2021.
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