EPISODE · Feb 6, 2025 · 16 MIN
This ISN'T worth the retail price | Grand Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir
from Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast · host SESSION in PROGRESS
Angus' first EVER Grand Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir! In this episode, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos guides us through the exquisite world of Burgundy wines, focusing on a rare 2016 Domaine De La Vougeraie 'Musigny' Grand Cru. The wine sells in Australia starting at $2,600+ BUT it is up for auction at Grays.com starting at $1 https://www.grays.com/lot/0019-10733409/private-cellar/pinot-noir-2016 In this episode we discuss: The significance of Grand Cru and Premier Cru classifications The challenges of the 2016 vintage A detailed tasting assessment of the wine Wine pricing and the rarity of this bottle Key Takeaways: ✔ Only 458 bottles of this vintage were produced. ✔ Burgundy's wine regions are rich in history. ✔ The price of wine varies significantly based on location. ✔ Grand Cru wines represent the pinnacle of Burgundy quality. ✔ The 2016 vintage faced major challenges due to frost. ✔ Wine appreciation is about enjoyment, not just status. ✔ Organic and biodynamic practices play a key role in winemaking. Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours. The Sponsor of Got Somme https://www.grays.com/search/wine Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme Podcast and YouTube created, produced and edited by www.sessioninprogress.com.au Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Grand Cru Pinot Noir 02:46 – Exploring Burgundy's Wine Regions 06:07 – Understanding Grand Cru and Premier Cru Wines 08:52 – The Challenges of the 2016 Vintage 12:02 – Tasting Notes and Wine Assessment 14:47 – Conclusion and Future EpisodesThis podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://www.grays.com/search/wine-and-more?tab=itemsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Angus' first EVER Grand Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir! In this episode, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos guides us through the exquisite world of Burgundy wines, focusing on a rare 2016 Domaine De La Vougeraie 'Musigny' Grand Cru. The wine sells in Australia starting at $2,600+ BUT it is up for auction at Grays.com starting at $1 https://www.grays.com/lot/0019-10733409/private-cellar/pinot-noir-2016 In this episode we discuss: The significance of Grand Cru and Premier Cru classifications The challenges of the 2016 vintage A detailed tasting assessment of the wine Wine pricing and the rarity of this bottle Key Takeaways: ✔ Only 458 bottles of this vintage were produced. ✔ Burgundy's wine regions are rich in history. ✔ The price of wine varies significantly based on location. ✔ Grand Cru wines represent the pinnacle of Burgundy quality. ✔ The 2016 vintage faced major challenges due to frost. ✔ Wine appreciation is about enjoyment, not just status. ✔ Organic and biodynamic practices play a key role in winemaking. Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours. The Sponsor of Got Somme https://www.grays.com/search/wine Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme Podcast and YouTube created, produced and edited by www.sessioninprogress.com.au Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Grand Cru Pinot Noir 02:46 – Exploring Burgundy's Wine Regions 06:07 – Understanding Grand Cru and Premier Cru Wines 08:52 – The Challenges of the 2016 Vintage 12:02 – Tasting Notes and Wine Assessment 14:47 – Conclusion and Future EpisodesThis podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://www.grays.com/search/wine-and-more?tab=itemsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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