2019 Caroline Lestimé Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Clos Bortier

From: Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, Burgundy, FranceVarietal: Pinot Noir Taste: This classic beauty shows off exuberant and heady notes of rose, cherry, strawberry, and licorice, with touches of blackcurrant, iris, violet, and a subtle hint of pepper. It is fresh and fairly structured on the palate, marked by a minerality giving rise to crisp tannins and fruitiness, followed by a saline finish, underscored by aromas of cherry and licorice. It should also be noted that while this gorgeous red is immediately drinkable out of the glass, we’ve held on to this wine for 3-4 days with excellent results. Pairing: Serve as an aperitif with toast topped with pork or duck rillettes or a warm pâté en croûte. It also pairs well with chicken paupiettes, coq au vin, œufs en meurette, and grilled meats like lamb chops, stuffed cabbage (check out the recipe below), or pork ribs with lentils. It will surprise you with a fillet of veal with mild curry sauce, leg of lamb, shepherd’s pie with duck, quail with ho