{"product_id":"patrice-rion-bourgogne-les-bons-batons-pinot-noir-2022-750ml","title":"Patrice Rion Bourgogne Les Bons Batons Pinot Noir - 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.patricerion.com\/en\/burgundy-wines\/bourgogne-pinot-noir\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe vineyard\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard placement and geology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: The 0.6-ha vineyards is between the towns of Gilly-les-Citeaux and Chambolle-Musigny on limestone-rich clay soil. The brown soil is fairly deep, and interspersed with areas of gravel brought down from the hills by a prehistoric river, which give the wine a notable individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVine age\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: 40 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYield and production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: 35-40 hl\/ha for an average annual production of 3500 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-harvested and scrupulously sorted, the wine is fermented in open stainless steel tanks for around three weeks, then matured in older oak barrels for 15-16 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo the eye\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: the Bons Batons shows a surprisingly deep color, with purple nuances in youth, becoming ruby and ruby-brick with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: a super intensity reveals a wide range of aromas, flower initially with notes of lilies and violets. These are followed by a more animal character which evolves into sweet spices with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: the wine is warm and mineral, with its moderate tannins imparting a certain suppleness, allowing it to be enjoyed young while ensuring the wine will age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrinking tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ideal wine for a simple meal such as a lunch among friends with Beef Burgundy, other dishes in sauce, and cheeses. Serve at around 16C in youth and around 18C after 405 years in bottle. Will age well for 3-6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePress reaction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine has been awarded the Guide Hachette “Coup de Coeur” several times, which means it’s a generic Burgundy nearer in quality to a Village-level wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Patrice Rion","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47548086780067,"sku":"BonsBatons22","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/bourgogne_lesbonsbatons.gif?v=1775680857","url":"https:\/\/cellar.com\/products\/patrice-rion-bourgogne-les-bons-batons-pinot-noir-2022-750ml","provider":"Cellar.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}