Michel Rebourgeon

Vieille Vigne Santenay Pinot Noir

9.31 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Santenay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Very red fruited nose. Early season cherry, loads of limestone, some smashed violets and really high toned. Palate is juicy with high acid and nice red fruits. A bit terse now but let’s see what air does. Juicy and early season and sour cherries and very very fresh. I like it but it’s not a “crowd pleaser.” I take my words back. Air has done its work. The nose is gorgeous. Big cherries, sour, early season and some mid season with a huge helping of wet earth and rocky limestone. High toned and bright. Palate is gorgeous with sweet/sour early to mid season cherry and some gorgeous texture. Very high acid and real texture. This is everything one wants out of an everyday burgundy. It does need air but it’s worth the wait. Really elegant and terrific linearity and precision. Very fresh and energetic.

Very red fruited nose. Early season cherry, loads of limestone, some smashed violets and really high toned. Palate is juicy with high acid and nice red fruits. A bit terse now but let’s see what air does. Juicy and early season and sour cherries and very very fresh. I like it but it’s not a “crowd pleaser.” I take my words back. Air has done its work. The nose is gorgeous. Big cherries, sour, early season and some mid season with a huge helping of wet earth and rocky limestone. High toned and bright. Palate is gorgeous with sweet/sour early to mid season cherry and some gorgeous texture. Very high acid and real texture. This is everything one wants out of an everyday burgundy. It does need air but it’s worth the wait. Really elegant and terrific linearity and precision. Very fresh and energetic.

Jul 6th, 2025