The 2011 Bourgogne Rouge has an attractive, intense bouquet with scents of kirsch, macerated small dark cherries with the faintest smear of dried honey. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, slightly abrupt entry, redeemed by a lovely, crisp brambly finish. Delicious early-drinking Pinot Noir. Drink now-2015. Having been bowled over by the sublime 2012s, the Marie-Christine took me through the domaine’s 2011s, which provided a useful opportunity to compare the two vintages, in particular with respect to the Ruchottes-Chambertin.

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