Denis Bachelet Cote de Nuits Villages Rouge 2016 AOC 0.75l

Denis Bachelet Côte de Nuits Villages Rouge 2016 AOC 0.75l is a window onto a vibrant Burgundy terroir: a small family-run winery, rooted in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, reveals with every sip a winemaking philosophy that prioritizes a balance between attention to the soil, controlled grape ripening, and a winemaking process that enhances the fruit without sacrificing the terroir's minerality. Led by Denis Bachelet, the winery stands out for its artisanal approach that combines tradition and modern methods: meticulous harvesting, fermentation using native yeasts, and aging that consolidates elegance, texture, and longevity, avoiding excessive oak and extraction. The wine comes from vineyards located in clay and limestone micro-terroirs, where the summer season imparts brilliance and structure, and where delicate management at the end of the harvest allows the aromas to emerge with precision. When tasted, Côte de Nuits Villages Rouge unfurls a bouquet of ripe berries, cherry, and raspberry, enriched with notes of undergrowth, white pepper, and a light minerality reminiscent of stony soil. On the palate, it displays fine tannins, vibrant freshness, and a velvety texture that envelops the palate, with a long, clean, and persistently spicy finish. This wine plays a key role in the producer's portfolio: it is the gateway to an authentic representation of the terroir, capable of pairing medium-bodied dishes and aged cheeses, without losing its identity or falling into facile, trendy labels. Its success story is its ability to evolve with age, offering elegant evolutions: its utility extends to contemplative tastings and shared dining, where the key is balance between fruit, terroir, and mineral highlights. In closing, Denis Bachelet Côte de Nuits Villages Rouge 2016 fits into the STELT positioning as a choice of sober and reliable refinement, capable of telling a story of territory and method with authenticity and measure.