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
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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: