The Boursot family has grown grapes in Chambolle-Musigny since 1550. With a viticultural history older than most countries, the Boursots know their terroir inside and out. The current generation, brothers Romaric and Romault Boursot, are only the second to bottle their own wine instead of selling to a local negociant.
Jasper Morris MW writes that “the winemaking has been sharpened up by the current generation;” Neal Martin of Vinous finds the wines “superb” and writes of “a promising future.” Each visit we find wines that have gained class, polish, and real depth. And that starts with their simplest wine: a humble, delicious Bourgogne rouge.
The Boursots build this wine for immediate enjoyment. It’s 100% destemmed (no whole clusters) and raised entirely in tank (no oak), an unusual move for Burgundy, but one that results in crisp, gulpable wine. The nose on the 2021 Bourgogne shows cherry, plum, and white flowers; the mouth is fresh and chalky with raspberry notes and low tannin. A perfect match for the arrival of Spring.
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Boursot Bourgogne 2021
bottle price: $35
