My very first César, and if this is any indication, I hope it’s not my last. It opens with savory aromatic accents, with meaty aromas over black fruit and tarry notes. These same suggestions carry over onto the palate, with marked weight and grip, but are finessed by the pepper that’s here. It comes off with a roasted vibe that is very attractive. This is definitely worth trying to locate. The producer advises you to “open 24 hours prior to serving with strong meats” and I concur.
Sorin-Coquard, Coteaux Bourguignons AOC (Burgundy, France) 2019
By Rich Cook