Bouard-Bonnefoy Bourgogne Pinot Noir '21

From young vines across the estate's premier cru parcels, this Pinot Noir presents a pale ruby core. The nose enchants with delicate aromas of red currant, rosewater, and damp earth. The palate delivers Burgundian transparency - flavors of cherry, blood orange, and crushed chalk unfold with silky tannins and vibrant acidity (6.8 g/L TA) that earned 90-92 point accolades. Aged 12 months in neutral oak, this 12.5% alcohol wine finishes with a stony persistence. Serve slightly chilled with roasted salmon or mushroom risotto - the 2021 vintage shows how entry-level Burgundies can overdeliver.