Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Ol.Bernstein |
Label Name: | Assortment Grands Crus 7 Btls |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy (Côte de Nuits — Grand Crus from Gevrey-Chambertin & nearby) |
Volume: | 6x 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
2016 Olivier Bernstein Grand Crus received strong critical praise across individual bottlings (Vinous / Stephen Tanzer: mid-90s; Wine Spectator: up to ~96). The 7-bottle Grand Cru assortment contains Charmes-Chambertin, Clos Vougeot, Clos de la Roche, Bonnes-Mares, Mazis-Chambertin, Chambertin Clos‑de‑Bèze and Chambertin. Sources:
Tasting Note
Concentrated dark cherry and blackberry with violet and spice, framed by chalky minerality, silky yet firm tannins, bright acidity and a long saline finish.
Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto; Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed dishes — also aged cheeses and grilled shiitake.
Production Method
Micro-négociant sourcing from Grand Cru parcels; partial whole-cluster fermentation, gentle extraction, élevage 12–18 months in new and used French oak barrels.
Vineyard Info
Olivier Bernstein is a noted Burgundy micro-négociant producing single-vineyard Grand Crus from top Côte de Nuits sites since the 2000s, specialising in precise, terroir-driven Pinot Noir.