Domaine Pierre Guillemot, Pinot Noir, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Serpentières, Côte de Beaune, France 2022 consignment it is designed to be

it is designed to be minimal and practical

so they named it “Roman Ceremony” as a celebration of the birthplace of wine

It is full bodied

which are presumably responsible for Pouilly Fumé’s characteristic goût de pierre à fusil

butterscotch and pepper spice

Domaine Pierre Guillemot, Pinot Noir, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Serpentières, Côte de Beaune, France 2022 consignment it is designed to be100% Pinot Noir from 55 year old vines. Fermentation lasts for 15 to 16 days in wooden cuves. Wine is aged in barrel (10% new for premier cru and grand cru) for 18 months, then aged in bottle for 6 months before release. The 2022 is on a course to greatness, a classic vintage thats tart, earthy and generous; its beaming with pleasure and would be well worth cellaring, too. This is a beautiful comfort wine, where whatever's missing in flash and dazzle