2021 Domaine Billard Santenay Rouge Les Hates
From: Burgundy, FranceVarietal: Pinot Noir Taste: The wine exhibits refreshing and elegant aromas of fresh strawberries, cranberries, and licorice. This is complemented by deeper notes of blackberries, sweet spice, and earth on its complex palate. The wine is medium bodied, with firm, round tannins and a long, lifted finish. Its color is dark, reminiscent of black cherries, and its bouquet is floral, evoking rose petals, peonies, and violets, with hints of red fruits and licorice.Pairing: As quoted from Siyps, “Jérôme Billard produces fine wines that are always pure, elegant and well-focused.” This makes the 2021 Domaine Billard Santenay Rouge Les Hates an exquisite partner to various dishes (we’re sharing a recipe by Mark Bittman for a classic Creamy Chicken Liver Paté below). The wine’s firm yet supple character makes it ideal for grilled fish, poultry, game, mushroom dishes, and strong cheese. It can also be beautifully paired with slow-cooked dishes like braised veal or beef. For c