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Coteaux Bourguignons
Gamay, Pinot Noir
A fairly new and quite exciting AOC, fine red wine from Burgundy
France, Burgundy, Le Chevalier d’Ollaire, Coteaux Bourguignons, 2016
Introduction
Coteaux Bourguignons was announced in 2011 and encompasses all vineyards in Burgundy, if the wine does not fall under any of the other AOC’s. It could mean a lesser wine, but in this case it does not apply. Le Chevalier d’Ollaire is the producer, Jean Paul Selles Vins in Saint Priest, near Lyon, and has all the characteristics of the Bourgogne region.
The Burgundy region is recognized around the world for its prestigious AOC’s, with nearly 100 appellations to its name, representing around 25% of all AOC’s attributed to French wines.
Under Coteaux Bourguignons wines may be made from one or more of any of Burgundy’s authorised varieties. Even though it is major AOC for the region and a step forward for many of the producers, it is also controversial as it cuts out formerly major regional wines names, such as Beaujolais.
Introduction
Coteaux Bourguignons was announced in 2011 and encompasses all vineyards in Burgundy, if the wine does not fall under any of the other AOC’s. It could mean a lesser wine, but in this case it does not apply. Le Chevalier d’Ollaire is the producer, Jean Paul Selles Vins in Saint Priest, near Lyon, and has all the characteristics of the Bourgogne region.
The Burgundy region is recognized around the world for its prestigious AOC’s, with nearly 100 appellations to its name, representing around 25% of all AOC’s attributed to French wines.
Under Coteaux Bourguignons wines may be made from one or more of any of Burgundy’s authorised varieties. Even though it is major AOC for the region and a step forward for many of the producers, it is also controversial as it cuts out formerly major regional wines names, such as Beaujolais.
Year:
2016
Approx:
£ 5.00
Best Served:
15-17 °C
Vol:
12.0 %
Review Date:
20 . 12 . 2018
Origin:
France, Burgundy
Wine specifics
Ready to drink and can keep for a while. Fresh, fruity, balanced, elegant, medium-bodied. Serving all meats, grills, roasts, pasta, soft cheeses, on its own. Obtained in France, may not be available in the UK. Grape: ‘Grande Bourgogne’, meaning a blend of permitted varieties. Cork.
Ready to drink and can keep for a while. Fresh, fruity, balanced, elegant, medium-bodied. Serving all meats, grills, roasts, pasta, soft cheeses, on its own. Obtained in France, may not be available in the UK. Grape: ‘Grande Bourgogne’, meaning a blend of permitted varieties. Cork.
Insights:
With this AOC they covered the usually non-qualifying wines from Burgundy, but it still produces often great wines. Additionally, it has opened a door to the consumer to experience and try the Burgundy at a very affordable level, whilst tasting the best out of ‘the best of the rest’. Burgundy is a fantastic region, even still affordable at certain higher levels, but this AOC has made it clearer and even more accessible. There is always a difference between each wine and each vintage, but it is worth trying!
The words coteaux bourguignons mean ‘from Burgundy’s slopes’ (this wine AOC used to be called Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire). For reds the main grapes allowed for blending are Gamay and Pinot Noir. For whites it is: Aligoté, Chardonnay, Melon, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. And then other named grape varieties are permitted to contribute further as long each is no more than 10% of the blend. Sometimes some ageing in barrels (adding e.g. hints of vanilla).
The words coteaux bourguignons mean ‘from Burgundy’s slopes’ (this wine AOC used to be called Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire). For reds the main grapes allowed for blending are Gamay and Pinot Noir. For whites it is: Aligoté, Chardonnay, Melon, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. And then other named grape varieties are permitted to contribute further as long each is no more than 10% of the blend. Sometimes some ageing in barrels (adding e.g. hints of vanilla).
Review Date:
20 . 12 . 2018
