P. Dubreuil-Fontaine Père & Fils Aloxe-Corton

Pinot Noir from Around the World Blind Tasting : Method: blind; uncorked 4 - 6 hours in advance; about 60 degrees; Grassl Cru Look: pale red Nose: cranberry, light srawberry, mushroom, light barnyard, wintergreen mint Palate: strawberry, cherry, herbs; finish of bitter herbs, mineral; dry; light body; medium tannin; medium+ acidity Overall thoughts: Great nose but mediocre palate, with the finish being more bitter than preferred. Overall, good wine. Consensus 6th place wine (out of 6) between 7 people, with …

Great Thanksgiving day choice Decanted for 3 hours. Wet grass, cherry, soft barnyard notes. Great mouthfeel, silky presence old world tones. It was the best bottle of the day. Frankly I'm buying more. Great value at the price point

In a good driking window now, decanting for several hours brings out a nice spice quality and still the wine remains fresh. Deep ruby color. Bright red fruit nose of ripe cherry, tea, hint of forest floor. Straighforward, not complex aromatics-no flowers or mushrooms. Exciting, mouthfilling silky texture with a grippy acidity that also allows the fruit to shine through. Soft tannins and a nicely balanced extended finish. A cut above most regional Bourgogne, this wine has everything I would …