Yves Boyer-Martenot

Les Ecusseaux Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Pinot Noir

9.11 ratings
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Auxey-Duresses, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Top Notes For
Andy Presland

YBM are more known for great whites. But this is everything you want from a Cote de Beaune red. Red fruit dominates, just a hint of wild bramble. Medium body and a lovely tension with a pleasing 30 second finish. NB this cuvee is mislabelled- it’s not premier cru, although part of the ‘field’ qualifies. It’s only village. Only...

YBM are more known for great whites. But this is everything you want from a Cote de Beaune red. Red fruit dominates, just a hint of wild bramble. Medium body and a lovely tension with a pleasing 30 second finish. NB this cuvee is mislabelled- it’s not premier cru, although part of the ‘field’ qualifies. It’s only village. Only...

Oct 22nd, 2017