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Bourgogne Les Graviers
Jean-Michel Guillon & Fils
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$35.00 - $55.00 USD
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Style: The 2019 Bourgogne 'Les Graviers' from Jean-Michel and Alexis Guillon is a "Baby Chambolle" in disguise that defies its regional classification with a lush, modern, and oak-forward style. Marrying the elegance of its secret Chambolle terroir with the producer’s signature richness, this wine offers a depth and structure rarely seen at the Bourgogne level. The 2019 vintage is characterized by extraordinary concentration due to the warm growing season, balancing a ripe black fruit core with fresh acidity and a distinct mineral backbone derived from its namesake gravelly soils. The extensive use of new oak adds sophisticated layers of vanilla, clove, toast, dark chocolate, and espresso, which integrate into a velvety, coating texture. Often mistaken for a Village-level wine in blind tastings, 'Les Graviers' represents a bridge between New World richness and Old World complexity. It is a serious, statement Burgundy that prioritizes pleasure and texture over austerity. This "insider’s choice" offers Grand Cru ambition at a regional price point, rewarding decanting to reveal its full pedigree. Technical Details: - Producer: Jean-Michel & Alexis Guillon - Vintage: 2019 - Score: 93 Points (Falstaff) - Drinking Window: 2022–2028 - Price: $45 - Recommended Pairing: Duck Breast
Tasting Notes
Clean, persistent finish with lingering red fruit and a subtle earthiness typical of Gevrey-Chambertin terroir
Aromatic profile of red cherries, raspberries, and subtle earthy notes with hints of forest floor and light spice
Medium-bodied palate with bright red fruit flavors, delicate tannins, and characteristic Burgundian elegance with mineral undertones
Medium ruby red color with garnet hues typical of Burgundian Pinot Noir
Serving Recommendations
Food Pairing:
Roasted duck breast
Grilled salmon
Mushroom risotto
Coq au vin
Soft-ripened cheeses like Brie or Camembert
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