I've had the Bourgogne Jadot and Drouhin, and they are good. Honestly, I've only had one South American PN that is on the same level as the basic wines from these producers: Pulenta's IX from Mendoza, and this wine is more expensive than the entry level stuff from Jadot and Drouhin. I'm not regularly breaking the bank for Pinot Noir, but sometimes I do. When I do, I make sure to have a wine from Bourgogne, then I study the producer involved, the vintage, scores, the region and everything. It's a "once every 2 or 3 years thing", so I try to make sure that it all goes right. The alternatives for Pinot Noir from around the world make me happy. If I want a lighter, softer, acidic and perfumed wine, I'll probably go with a low alcohol wine from the Dão, or a Chilean Cinsault or País, or Mencía from Bierzo or Ribeira Sacra...even though these wines are getting expensive now. If I want more sophistication, I'm having an Etna Rosso - which I prefer over Pinot Noir.
I had an incredible Macon-Villages Clos Saint Pancras that I paid 17,50€ at a Burgundy wine shop/bar here in Berlin. I was honestly blown away by the richness and complexity at that price point. But I've been burned by budget Burgundy many times. Even at low Burgundy prices exploring gets quite expensive.
Grabbed a bottle of the Le Clos d'Augustin Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2019 today. Was spot on to what you said. BRIGHT acidity and good fruit but lacked strength. Was good with our jerk chicken. Thanks!
Rully used to be great value, but their price has been on the rise as well. Still relatively good value at least here in Europe. Then of course south. Mâcon, especially Viré-Clessé and I'm a huge fan of good Cru Beaujolais. But have to say, that for big Chardonnays I'm more and more looking into Germany and Austria. Some cracking wines coming from both
Great video as usual Matt. That white Bourgogne sounds like an absolute bargain. Was looking at Sancerre in my favourite retailer here in Australia and for the top examples the prices are a bit out of control.
Great video. I had a stainless steel fermented maconnais before, and it had too much acidity for what I want in a white burgundy. Best value in burgundy to me in terms of quality to price ratio are Chablis, maconnais, and Aligote wines. Have had a couple of Aligotes and I’m a big fan of those wines as a way to get into the kind of ethos of Burgundy.
So it sounds like Carlo Rossi did not make the cut ahaha - I think you can find value in any region but its expensive to try them all to find the one that is good easy drinking and priced well.
Carlo Rossi's "Burgundy" and "Chablis" in a Burgundy tasting would be hilarious! He could taste them against the Burgundy and Chablis offerings from Franzia and Peter Vella for the world's cheapest Burgundy review. It would make a funny April Fool's episode. 😂
These wines are very difficult to purchase in the US. Let alone California. Do you perhaps have another list that can bought at least close to California?
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I've had the Bourgogne Jadot and Drouhin, and they are good. Honestly, I've only had one South American PN that is on the same level as the basic wines from these producers: Pulenta's IX from Mendoza, and this wine is more expensive than the entry level stuff from Jadot and Drouhin.
I'm not regularly breaking the bank for Pinot Noir, but sometimes I do. When I do, I make sure to have a wine from Bourgogne, then I study the producer involved, the vintage, scores, the region and everything. It's a "once every 2 or 3 years thing", so I try to make sure that it all goes right.
The alternatives for Pinot Noir from around the world make me happy. If I want a lighter, softer, acidic and perfumed wine, I'll probably go with a low alcohol wine from the Dão, or a Chilean Cinsault or País, or Mencía from Bierzo or Ribeira Sacra...even though these wines are getting expensive now. If I want more sophistication, I'm having an Etna Rosso - which I prefer over Pinot Noir.
Wow! All fantastic choices.
I had an incredible Macon-Villages Clos Saint Pancras that I paid 17,50€ at a Burgundy wine shop/bar here in Berlin. I was honestly blown away by the richness and complexity at that price point. But I've been burned by budget Burgundy many times. Even at low Burgundy prices exploring gets quite expensive.
You are so right!
Just getting into wine for a fine dining job, thank you for your knowledge!
🙏🙏 good luck!
The Coravin sparkling looks like it came off the Enterprise lol
Great video, love to hear about value Burg
Hahahah 😂
Grabbed a bottle of the Le Clos d'Augustin Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2019 today.
Was spot on to what you said.
BRIGHT acidity and good fruit but lacked strength.
Was good with our jerk chicken.
Thanks!
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Rully used to be great value, but their price has been on the rise as well. Still relatively good value at least here in Europe.
Then of course south. Mâcon, especially Viré-Clessé and I'm a huge fan of good Cru Beaujolais.
But have to say, that for big Chardonnays I'm more and more looking into Germany and Austria. Some cracking wines coming from both
Some really cracking wines!
Great video as usual Matt.
That white Bourgogne sounds like an absolute bargain.
Was looking at Sancerre in my favourite retailer here in Australia and for the top examples the prices are a bit out of control.
Euro wines get pricey down under!
I wont share the producers. But i tend to look at Maranges, Savigny-les beaune and red Mersault ;)
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Great video. I had a stainless steel fermented maconnais before, and it had too much acidity for what I want in a white burgundy. Best value in burgundy to me in terms of quality to price ratio are Chablis, maconnais, and Aligote wines. Have had a couple of Aligotes and I’m a big fan of those wines as a way to get into the kind of ethos of Burgundy.
Ohhhh nice call!
Acid heads would say there can never be too much acid, but to each their own.
So it sounds like Carlo Rossi did not make the cut ahaha - I think you can find value in any region but its expensive to try them all to find the one that is good easy drinking and priced well.
Carlo Rossi's "Burgundy" and "Chablis" in a Burgundy tasting would be hilarious! He could taste them against the Burgundy and Chablis offerings from Franzia and Peter Vella for the world's cheapest Burgundy review. It would make a funny April Fool's episode. 😂
Hahaha I should have put them in
These wines are very difficult to purchase in the US. Let alone California. Do you perhaps have another list that can bought at least close to California?
Best is to go to your local shop and ask for value Burgundy!
i think Aligote is another option if you want to drink good producers on a budget
They are starting to get pricey too!
I don’t use my Coravin very often. Curious to hear your thoughts on how long a wine will last after you Coravin from a bottle. Thanks!
It is really variable from a month to years. Best results w good corks and bottles lying on their sides after using