{"product_id":"jean-guiton-bourgogne-rouge-2023","title":"Jean Guiton Bourgogne Rouge 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tasting impressions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch a bright, racy and ripe Pinot. It seems sleeker than the 2022 but it’s packed with amazingly delicious red fruit. The tannins are so smooth, they’re barely noticeable. We could drink this 8 times per week and never tire of it. Life's simple pleasures are the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBourgogne is the broadest appellation in Burgundy.  Grapes can come from anywhere within the region including declassified 1er or Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is produced from Pinot Noir vines in Pommard and Bligny-Les-Beaune. Half are 25 years old and the rest 50-60 years in clay \u0026amp; limestone soil. Grapes are mechanically harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold maceration is done over three to four days. Barrel fermentation lasts 15 days with pigéage. Aging is 12 months in old oak barrels. Production is about 20,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/b\u003e is an ancient grape from eastern France. Notoriously challenging, it thrives in cooler climates.  The concept of terroir is most closely identified with Burgundy because the lightness of Pinot Noir enables it to so transparently express minor differences (which is why experienced tasters can discern the difference in wines produced from vineyards in very close proximity).  Intense popularity resulted in plantings all over the world but most agree that its finest expression is in the Côte d’Or of Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the vintage \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 was the most abundant crop since the legendary 1999. Fluctuating spring temperatures delayed bud break until after the frost threats. Otherwise, the prevailing condition was heat - lots of it! Producers who care more about quality than quantity, did green harvest and we able to achieve concentrated wines. So, in such hands, 2023 is again like 1999 - combining lots of super wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Guiton","offers":[{"title":"2023 \/ 750 mL","offer_id":42643255230507,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/4414\/files\/IMG_6304.jpg?v=1768057814","url":"https:\/\/vdltwine.com\/products\/jean-guiton-bourgogne-rouge-2023","provider":"VDLT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}