Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derrière la Tour Rouge

France
Burgundy
2021

From a .91 hectare parcel situated “behind the church tower” in Gamay, planted with 40 year-old vines with south/southwest exposure. 100% de-stemmed. Fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. 10% new oak. Aged 2 years in barrel.

90 points
"Supple and charming, the 2021 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derrière La Tour bursts with notes of red berries, orange zest and spices, followed by a medium-bodied, supple palate with a plummy core of fruit and melting tannins. I suspect that this will be at its best in the comparatively near term."
William Kelley,
Wine Advocate
January 18, 2024

SKU/Code: 
DB9788-21
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Pinot Noir
Farming Type: 
Biodynamic