2023 Patricia Raquin Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, FranceABOUT THE WINE The 2023 Bourgogne Rouge from Patricia Raquin is a classic representation of regional Pinot Noir, sourced from multiple parcels across the Cte dOr. This vintage shows bright, youthful fruitred currants, crushed cranberries, and fresh herbsalongside earthy undertones and a faint touch of oak from partial aging in neutral barrels. Crafted using traditional Burgundian methods, fermentation occurs with native yeasts, followed by gentle

Luciano Sandrone has always had a clear philosophy of quality in mind

This eliminates the need to pump the wines so much

The wine is aged for 12 months on its lees in the same barrel

The 2020 growing season was challenging from the very beginning

The name “Vistamare

The major part (80%) of this wine is matured in barriques and the remainder is produced in stainless steel

by profession

In addition to the Grand Crus Bâtard-Montrachet and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet

This has meant a return to a more typical Clos des Papes blend

making for a pretty wine that drinks well now but should age very nicely for 6-8 years and beyond

in the vineyard and the cellar

The vineyard has excellent ventilation