Domaine Chavy Chouet Bourgogne Rouge La Taupe 2022
- 93
- $90
- Drink by: 2025-2033
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There was a time when one would approach Bourgogne Rouge with the greatest trepidation. Thankfully, those days are long gone. This is made by a rising star, Romaric Chavy, and is, at least in Burgundian terms, excellent value. From a single vineyard site near Pommard with an average age of 70 years. 100% destemming, before fermentation. 2022 is one of this legendary region’s finest vintages in recent years. Synthetic cork. A crimson/garnet hue, the nose gives us red fruits, cherries, dried herbs, leaf litter, undergrowth, animal skins and coffee grinds. There is quite a sleek palate with an alluring texture and satiny tannins. Focus and balance, with impressive length. This is so far ahead of the old fashioned style of Bourgogne Rouge and it does give a serious nod to Pommard. It should drink beautifully over the next six to eight years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
