2018 Domaine des Perdrix, Echezeaux Grand Cru
Regular price £435.10 Save £-435.10ABOUT THE WINE
Managed by Bertrand & Christiane Devillard and their children Amaury & Aurore since 1996, the Domaine des Perdrix, located in Cote de Nuits spread over 12 hectares in the best terroirs within the villages of Nuits Saint Georges and Vosne Romanee. Nearly 5 hectares of the estate produce Nuits Saint Georges 1 er Cru, among which the excellent “Aux Perdrix” is a quasimonopole (99%). The quality of the vineyards, their rigorous management and vinification have established the Domaine des Perdrix as a renowned Domaine.
TASTING NOTES
Dark ruby colour with a powerful nose. Opening with notes of spices (nutmeg, cinnamon), followed by dark fruits (blackcurrant, blueberry). Beautiful complexity with a powerful & dense palate.
FOOD PAIRING
Excellent with lamb & game meat.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Needs time to reveal its potential and perfumes of fruits and spices which will get stronger and stronger with maturation. Tannins are firm but ripe and silky.
2018 Pierre Mayeul, Batard Montrachet Grand Cru
Regular price £572.50 Save £-572.50ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Pierre Mayeul is the story of three old friends united by the same passion for Burgundy and with a shared goal to produce high-quality wines where each cuvee beautifully represents the individual terroir and 'climat' of each appellation. Each with a long history of Burgundian winemaking they vinify their wines in an old castle in Ladoix and age the wines in barrels in cellars that date back to the 17th Century situated in the very heart of Beaune.
Maturity in 100% new oak barrels, and slow fermentation with batonnage being used for ageing on lees for 18 months.
TASTING NOTES
This wine has a bright white-gold colour. The nose is frank and intense, with notes of exotic fruits, pepper, white flowers, and a hint of lime. The wood is very well integrated and brings a very good tension to the wine. In the mouth, the attack is powerful and energetic at the same time, with a tangy perception that gives a lot of freshness. The mid-mouth is dense and very fruity. The finish is juicy, with a saline tip that gives great persistence. A wine with extremely good ageing potential.
FOOD PAIRING
To be enjoyed with flambé prawns, a veal chop, salmon in a salt crust, a Bresse poultry and its juice, a stuffed capon, and foie gras with figs.
2019 Domaine des Perdrix, Echezeaux Grand Cru
Regular price £237.10 Save £-237.10ABOUT THE WINE
Managed by Bertrand & Christiane Devillard and their children Amaury & Aurore since 1996, the Domaine des Perdrix, located in Cote de Nuits spread over 12 hectares in the best terroirs within the villages of Nuits Saint Georges and Vosne Romanee. Nearly 5 hectares of the estate produce Nuits Saint Georges 1 er Cru, among which the excellent “Aux Perdrix” is a quasimonopole (99%). The quality of the vineyards, their rigorous management and vinification have established the Domaine des Perdrix as a renowned Domaine.
TASTING NOTES
One of the finest villages for red Burgundy, Echezeaux provides muscular fruit that's riper, but still very elegant. Candied red cherries and fresh raspberries along with shiitake mushrooms and toasty vanilla and cinnamon coming from the new French oak barrel ageing. A wine which will age gracefully.
FOOD PAIRING
Wood-fire roasted pigeon or beef bavette steak with creamed parsnips and warm cherry compote.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Needs time to reveal its potential and perfumes of fruits and spices which will get stronger and stronger with maturation. Tannins are firm but ripe and silky.