David Moreau Bourgogne Rouge

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

The David Moreau Bourgogne Rouge is made with Pinot Noir grapes from Burgundy, and is nicely balanced and silky. Elegant and aromatic, pure and sensual, it exudes a bouquet of mulberry notes. On the palate, it has a medium body, with light tannins, and notes of blackberry and raspberry, with hints of spice on the finish.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

This Bourgogne Rouge by Domaine David Moreau is great to pair with a variety of foods. Pair it with Asian food, like a banh mi, or beef bulgogi. Try it also with beef tartare, meaty stews, and the classics—steak or roast lamb.

ON HIS OWN TERMS

Born to a winemaking family, David Moreau studied in Beaune and Dijon. But when he returned, he and his grandfather had disagreements about winemaking ideologies, so he decided to get experience elsewhere. He worked with Olivier Lamy, and at Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, and even in the Neudorf Vineyards of New Zealand. When his grandfather was at the cusp of retirement, he agreed to go back and take over. But he would only do so on one condition—that all of the decisions would be his. His grandfather agreed, and he took the reins. One of his first changes was making the switch to organic farming, and longer and slower elevages. His wines are the perfect entry-level Burgundy, with bright fruity flavor and acidity. Though still young, David Moreau is definitely a winemaker to watch.

Storage Instructions

Store unopened red wines in a cool, dry, and dark place safe from constant vibration. Keep your bottle horizontal in a wine rack or cellar to retain the moistness of the cork. The ideal temperature for storage is between 16 to 18°C. Once opened, a bottle will be good for 3 to 5 days standing upright in the refrigerator.