2022 Domaine Hubert Lignier Bourgogne Pinot Noir Grand Chaliot

From: Burgundy, FranceVarietal: Pinot Noir Taste & Critical Acclaim: It should be noted that points close to 90 from fastidious critics like Jasper Morris and Vinous aren’t negative critiques of the wine. They are, after all, judging these wines according to vintage, considering producer style, typicity of area, age-worthiness, etc. A Bourgogne rouge from an esteemed producer like Hubert Lignier should get high marks for the category (and this reflects that), but those “high marks” shouldn’t eclipse Villages, Premier Cru, or Grand Cru wines. Theoretically (generally true, though in this case, absolutely true), this is still a regional wine in a better drinking window earlier than any of the aforementioned designations, and these scores reflect that. As far as the actual taste goes... it’s delicious. It was fantastic on day one and even better on day 6. Vinous’s notes below reflect my feelings about this wine on day 1. By day 6, this wine had become emboldened by fresher fruits that