Bourgogne Pinot Noir Franc de Pied 2023Don't let the "Bourgogne" on the label fool you this is one of the most fascinating bottles in Charlopin's cellar, and arguably the best value wine in the entire range. Franc de Pied means "own rooted" vines planted directly into the soil without American rootstock, the way all European vineyards were before the phylloxera louse devastated the continent in the 1870s. Today, franc de pied vines are extraordinarily rare in Burgundy: a handful of plots,

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persistent and refreshing

and subtle floral nuances enhanced by judicious oak aging

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 62%

cherries and hints of baked pastry

engendered by the cool nights during the growing season

This climat is the most important in Beaune in terms of both size and reputation

and crushed stone defines the aromatics

A gastronomic wine that can be enjoyed in its early years

This too is very promising

with some mineral acidity to provide the structured finish

the 2017 Sociando-Mallet gives aromas of fragrant earth