2012 Bourgogne Rouge
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Mid crimson. Inviting ripe red-cherry fruit with a light oak spice. Firm and dry textured but all in balance and probably at a sweet spot for current drinking. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2012 Bourgogne Pinot Noir has plenty of fruit on the nose: redcurrant, raspberry leaf and a touch of bergamot, while the palate is clean and fresh with chewy tannins and a rustic, summer fruit finish. This is a solid, decent Pinot Noir. Drink now-2016. Following on from his 2011s, I tasted Bertrand’s bottled 2012s that were presented in London. I preferred these to last year’s crop, the wines showing a little more panache and delineation, although I would still prefer to see Bertrand achieve greater terroir expression. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083 and through Charles Taylor Wines (UK)