Food Pairings

• • Hard  Cheese
• • Stews
• • Aperitif
• • Steak
• • Lamb

 

Chassagne-Montrachet Bader-Mimeur Red 2004		France
A rare, red village Chassagne made from a Pinot Noir vineyard planted in 1945! Ages 15 months in oak. Intense red fruit, mineral, and earthy flavors. A food wine.

Release Notes:

Price : $37.00  Qty:  Item No. : 14223  Our Rating : 92  Country : France  Region : Chassagne Montrachet  Grape : Pinot  Noir  Alcohol : 13%

An excellent Red Chassagne from old pinot noir vines that were planted in 1945 and now give exceptional wines. The grapes are harvested by hand by a team of experienced harvesters. The highest quality grapes were placed in large oak vats for 2 to 3 weeks. These vats were gently heated to improve the extraction of color from the skins. When the fermentation is finished the wine is transfered to small oak casks (20% new per year) where it matures in wood for 15 to 18 months, before the several cuvees are married and botted as “clos du chateau”.

Tasting Notes:

This beautiful village Burgundy has a lovely cherry red color. It is very fruity with cherry and spice notes and complex aromas. Lively and balanced, cherry and redcurrant fruit flavors predominate on the palate. This wine has good acidity, excellent mouthfeel and a soft, round finish. Can age 5 to 8 years. Serve with lamb, roasted or grilled squab, Cornish hens, steak, stews, and strong cheeses.