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Le Grappin Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge

Le Grappin Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge

A Bourgogne of precision, elegance, and terroir
Natural
Le Grappin Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge
75 cl.
2023
  • We send it to United Kingdom with DPD to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is £9.46 with DPD.
  • For orders over £150 shipping is free with DPD.
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Details
13.00%
Alcohol 13.00%
Burgundy
Production area Burgundy
AOC Bourgogne Cote d’Or
Designation of Origin AOC Bourgogne Cote d’Or
Le Grappin
Winery Le Grappin
100% Pinot Noir
Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
14.0
Service 14.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Le Grappin Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge 2023

Red wine Aged in wood Natural. 12 meses en barricas de roble.

Le Grappin Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge 2023 gleams with a radiant ruby hue. Its aroma is a tantalising medley of red fruits such as ripe cherries and raspberries, perfectly balanced with a subtle hint of spice that piques curiosity. On the palate, it exhibits a well-balanced acidity that refreshes, accompanied by fine and velvety tannins that add structure without overwhelming. The finish is persistent and subtly fruity, highlighting the essence of pinot noir. The 2023 vintage has produced an especially refined and approachable wine, ideal for those who appreciate vivacity and elegance in their red wines.

Style Le Grappin Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Soft cheeses, Red meat, Rice dishes, White meats, Cured cheeses, Risottos

About Le Grappin Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge

High fashion. The French expression "haute couture" conjures images of bespoke gowns, exclusive fabrics, and artisans working with meticulous precision. There is no mass production or haste: there is dedication, vision, and respect for raw materials. This is very much akin to what Andrew Nielsen and his wife Emma have sought to encapsulate with their project Le Grappin: wines that feel crafted and tailored by hand, as if each bottle were a unique garment.

Andrew, an Australian by birth and an advertising professional by training, experienced his vinous epiphany with a bottle of Burgundy in Los Angeles. That moment altered his life. He left advertising, traversed half the world, and immersed himself in Burgundian tradition, but sought out the lesser-known corners: small plots, forgotten terroirs, and vineyards with stories to tell. Together with Emma, he has transformed Le Grappin into a wine "haute couture" workshop: precision, sensitivity, and authenticity over volume.

Le Grappin Bourgogne Côte d'Or Rouge exemplifies this philosophy perfectly. It hails from vineyards meticulously selected in the Côte d'Or, cultivated with respect for the soil and biodiversity. The grapes—pinot noir in its purest form—are hand-harvested, cluster by cluster, and chilled overnight to preserve freshness and delicacy. Fermentation is spontaneous, with native yeasts, devoid of additives or unnecessary interventions.

After a gentle maceration, the wine spends months in neutral barrels, avoiding new oak to allow the fruit and terroir character to speak for themselves. It is neither clarified nor filtered: each bottle is a faithful snapshot of the vintage and place.

Silky and precise, Bourgogne Côte d'Or Rouge is a manifesto that highlights the less obvious Burgundy, crafted with the precision of an atelier and the sensitivity of one who views viticulture as an applied art. In times of industrial production, Andrew and Emma Nielsen demonstrate that there is still room for the "haute couture" of wine.

 

 

2023

Le Grappin Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge 2023 gleams with a radiant ruby hue. Its aroma is a tantalising medley of red fruits such as ripe cherries and raspberries, perfectly balanced with a subtle hint of spice that piques curiosity. On the palate, it exhibits a well-balanced acidity that refreshes, accompanied by fine and velvety tannins that add structure without overwhelming. The finish is persistent and subtly fruity, highlighting the essence of pinot noir. The 2023 vintage has produced an especially refined and approachable wine, ideal for those who appreciate vivacity and elegance in their red wines.

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  • We send it to United Kingdom with DPD to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is £9.46 with DPD.
  • For orders over £150 shipping is free with DPD.
No unpleasant surprises: what you pay at Decántalo is the final price, with no additional costs. The price is a final price that includes everything, all taxes in United Kingdom, and import costs. So you can simply enjoy the wine.