Domaine Gilles Jourdan

This is the first vintage that this wine has been made under the new Côte d’Or appellation. It is made from a 2.5 hectare parcel of around 70 year old vines and is 20% whole bunch vinified in 2017. Displaying excellent density for its level, this is substantial, with bright red berries and forest fruits alongside ripe, supple tannins – a bit of a snip.

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes Domaine Gilles Jourdan 2016

Gilles Jourdan is the sole owner of this exceptional 0.96 hectare holding of blue marl. There are two parcels here, one being 70 years old, the other 40. Very happily (for next year’s offer, that is), this was one of the few parcels at the domaine which was not hit by the hail in 2018. Dark cherries and kirsch on the nose, leading into a palate of forest fruits. This is a longstanding C&B favourite and a wine which consistently punches above its level. 12% new oak.