Didier Montchovet tames the coarseness found in many wines from the “Hautes Côtes.” In this Pinot Noir-based example, he has fashioned a charmingly rustic Burgundy than marries earthy and fruity qualities. Montchovet must be talented, indeed, to produce a red like this from the Hautes Côtes in 2014, a difficult year for Pinot Noir in that appellation. Ready now, it’s an ideal choice for a roast chicken with sautéed mushrooms.
Didier Montchovet, Hautes Côtes de Beaune (Burgundy, France) 2014
By Michael Apstein