2011 Domaine Denis Bachelet Bourgogne

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Score 88/100 · Drink 2014-2016, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2014

The 2011 Bourgogne is a pretty entry-level offering from Denis Bachelet. Blue/purplish fruit, sweet tobacco and licorice are some of the notes that inform the supple, easygoing finish. This is a terrific wine in its class.

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17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

88
88/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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88 points
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
Score 88/100 · Drink 2014-2016, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, Feb 2014

The entry-level 2011 Bourgogne Rouge has a lovely leafy bouquet with dark earthy fruit that feels natural and refined. The palate is medium-bodied with raspberry and strawberry fruit on the entry, fine tannins and a pleasant supple finish. This is uncomplicated and totally delicious. Drink now-2016. When tasting through Denis Bachelet’s 2012s, he invited a run through his 2011s that provided a lucid juxtaposition between the two vintages, while reaffirming the commonly held notion that Denis has an innate ability to transcend the limitations of the growing season. His 2011s are some of the best you will find in the appellation from top to bottom, though in my mind the 2012s are more crystalline and contain more matiere. Here, I have also included two mature vintages of his jewel, Charmes-Chambertin: the 1987 a little gem from a forgotten vintage and the 2004, a potentially great wine besmirched by those seemingly ubiquitous “green meanies.” Importer: A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various American importers, including: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808; AOC Imports, CA; tel. (415) 279-8708; Toepfer Imports LLC, CO; tel. (303) 818-7640. Also available in UK through Howard Ripley, Berry Brothers & Rudd, Wine Society and A&B Vintners.

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2014-2018, Jancis Robinson MW, Nov 2012

Blend of casks from Gevrey. Pure fruit, almost cassis in expression. Fresh and harmonious. Lots of fruit! (JR)

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Domaine Denis Bachelet
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Red

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