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biggie Likes this wine: 93 points
April 15, 2024 - Leaf Day - checking this one out because I’ve had good wines from Goichot before and this looks like it could be a good cellar candidate. Using a Riedel Pinot Noir glass for evaluation. Opaque dark cherry core extending to a very thin crimson edge and rim. Nose is dark cherry, white pepper, sweet herbs (mostly basil), sweet scented red flowers and a light touch of cola. On the palate it shows very rich and juicy dark cherry initially backed up with red flowers, sweet and savoury herbs and a little spice but the fruit depth and flavour is outstanding. Medium ripe tannins and medium plus acidity indicate an opportunity for it to develop well. This is not what I expected from this subregion. In the past the Aloxe-Corton wines I’ve tasted were tannic brutes at this age. There is so much fruit on the palate that the quality of the balance of the wine and its finish (medium with the fruit, florals and spice continuing) could be overlooked. This is pretty darn good and worth buying and cellaring for at least 5-8 years.
Next Day - Leaf Day - nose is earth, savoury herbs and smoke - has closed down. On the palate the fruit is still evident but has turned to savoury dark cherry, spice, sweet herbs with a bit of sous bois. The medium finish is now red florals, dark fruit (both fresh and dried), sous bois, smokiness and spice. This is a well made wine showing its depth of flavour and density. I’m getting more.1 person found this helpful 46 views