During our trip to Burgundy one of the true highlights was visiting with Bernard at Domaine Remoissenet Pere et Fils. During our visit we tasted several barrel samples of his 2016 white and red Burgundies. A difficult vintage due to weather but their wines didn’t suffer the majority of the harsh realities that other wineries did. I didn’t take formal notes but let me say that their was not a mediocre wine in the bunch. They were good to excellent. For the 1st time in many years they did not make a Le Montrachet. Hail damage is to blame. Bummer.(really wanted to try this barrel sample)Here is the order of the barrel samples. All 2016.
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Chablis Fourchaume 1er Cru - Nice steely profile with a hint of salinity.
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Santenay Clos de Tavanne 1er Cru - Good depth and medium weight.
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Pernand Vergelesses Les Caradeux 1er Cru - Juicy and pure fun.
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Beaune Saint-Desire - hints of almond and various nuts. Would be perfect with smoked fish. Very unique. medium weight and slightly smoky finish. Well done.
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Puligny Montrachet - good citrus and minerality on the finish.
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Meursault Les Cras 1er Cru - Excellent Meursault. Balanced throughout with acid, nuts, smoke and citrus laden finish. Should only be enjoyed with food.
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Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres 1er Cru - Medium bodied creamy throughout. Should age well. Well done.
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Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru - Long finish and impeccably balanced. You can taste the Grand Cru quality in this. Will try and get some of this.
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Beaune Les Marconnets 1er Cru - An excellent red with currants and strawberries. Well done for the vintage. Will get some of this when available.
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Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru - A new bottling for Remoissenet. I am a fan. this has good weight without sacrificing acidity. Darker fruits with a creamy syrupy finish without going too far. Should age well.
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Gevrey Chambertin - Dark cherry with strawberry. Lovely floral nose. A no brainer.
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Vosne Romanee - Well balanced with red and blue fruits. Should be a very good value.
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Gevrey Chambertin Poissenots 1er Cru - A small production red that every pinot lover should have. You have a mix of bright and sour fruits with a nose that makes you smile. Considering its small production should be a fair price. Will try and get when available.
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Gevrey Chambertin Cazetieres 1er Cru - This tastes like Grand Cru. You have earthy dark fruits with a long finish. Class in a glass. Bravo. Hope I can get some.
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Clos Vougeot Grand Cru - I have a soft spot in my heart for this wine. I have had a few vintages over the years and this did not disappoint. Their plot tastes like a GC. This has great depth and a richness in the finish. The nose is outstanding right from the barrel. Will age well.
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Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru - Well done from beginning to finish. You get earthy dark fruits with some salinity. The oldest vines in their parcels are over 75yrs old. Should age well.
I also posted a TN on a 1967 Volnay. It was a very special treat to try a birth year wine.
Bernard is a wonderful host and a mensch.