Wine Notes
This is a blend of Pinot Noir grapes grown in various vineyards in the Côte d’Or. Again, quite pale in colour but full of dry cherry flavours. It has hints of the classic truffle and gamey characteristics so often found in the more traditional style of Red Burgundy. Don’t rush this as it really does develop once it’s had time to breath in the glass.
Additional Wine Notes
Old fashioned Burgundy so it won’t suit you if you like massive fruit levels but this is a well-made wine and this type of wine is now rare at this price point. It is however very easy to drink, so if you have fond memories evenings with the house Burgundy at a French Brasserie in the 1980s, this may be just the thing for you.
Producer Notes
Mischief and Mayhem is an oddly named (something to do with Roald Dahl, we think) micro-negotiant, run by two ex-Berry Bros Brits.
Fortunately their wines are somewhat more traditional than their name and extremely good value at the moment.
Vintage Notes
2013 was a good vintage for red and an above average vintage for white wines in Burgundy
Other wines from Mischief and Mayhem
2014 Nuits-Saint-Georges: £52
2018 Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint-Jean: £68
2018 Coteaux Bourguignons Rose: £18
2019 Bourgogne Aligote: £25
2019 Bourgogne Chardonnay: £20
2019 Saint-Aubin Les Frionnes: £54
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