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Michel Picard Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Reviews & Awards
2008 Bourgogne Pinot Noir
88 points, "Like the Pouilly, this is another great French value. Nothing fancy, but a wine that holds up well by itself or complements a number of dishes. Light-to medium-bodied and easy to sip." The Wine Connection Spring 2011
Tasting Notes
This Pinot Noir has an expressive bouquet of fresh and candied fruit, soft spices and vanilla notes. Tannins are supple and silky with oak barrel ageing bringing roundness to the structure.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with grilled meats, pork, salads, vegetables or chicken.
Varietal(s)
100% Pinot Noir
Region
Vineyard & Winemaking Notes
Burgundy is a fairly small wine region in the central eastern part of France where they make some of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world. It has the ideal combination of soil and climate to reveal the fruit and the spicy qualities of the Pinot Noir. After de-stemming, maceration takes place at a controlled 8°C temperature to enhance the wine’s fruit. Cool fermentation 25°C lasts from 14-16 days in a submerged cap system. Resulting from this long fermentation process is a wine with intense fruit, soft tannins, and dimension.