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Some tastings unfold like symphonies—layered, expressive, and deeply resonant. On this particular afternoon, the table was more than just a place distinctive drinks; it became a stage for eight wines to reveal their personalities. From the limestone slopes of Burgundy to the sun-soaked hills of Tuscany, each bottle brought a piece of the world into our glasses, stitching together a story of contrast, harmony, and shared joy.
1. Chateau De Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 2023 – Bandol
We began with a gentle touch: the soft hue and fresh breeze of Provence in a glass. This rosé from Château de Pibarnon was not merely an aperitif—it was a scene setter. Pale salmon in color with notes of wild strawberry, rose petals, and crushed herbs, it refreshed and relaxed us, perfectly paired with a charcuterie board of prosciutto, olives, and goat cheese.
2. Meursault 2022 – Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
Next, we dove into white Burgundy with a wine of serious precision and layered complexity. The Meursault 2022 from PYCM delivered a striking tension between richness and minerality. Hints of toasted hazelnuts, ripe pear, and flinty reduction unfurled slowly. It was a moment of textural harmony, with the wine’s crystalline structure cutting through it all.
3. Domaine de Montille Saint-Aubin 1er Cru “En Remilly” 2020
More restrained than the Meursault but no less captivating, this Saint-Aubin 1er Cru spoke in whispers. Lemony, chalky, with subtle orchard fruit, it brought elegance to the table. There was a quiet sophistication here—like conversation with an old friend who doesn’t need to speak loudly to leave an impression.
4. Domaine Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Les Cazetiers” 2017
Then came red Burgundy’s turn. Faiveley’s 2017 Cazetiers was textbook Gevrey: structured, savory, and earthy with firm tannins and layered cherry fruit. It was evolving in the glass as forest floor and spice notes emerged. A wine that demanded attention and gave plenty in return.
5. André Perret “Les Grisières” Saint-Joseph Rouge 2022
From the northern Rhône came a wine of character and soul. Perret’s Saint-Joseph Rouge revealed blackberries, smoked meat, cracked pepper, and a core of granite tension. A Syrah of both purity and depth, the wine showed an earthy, savory alignment that lingered long after the glass was empty.
6. E. Guigal Saint-Joseph “Vignes de l’Hospice” 2020
The Saint-Joseph made its entrance with swagger. This single-vineyard Syrah from Guigal was brooding, smoky, and powerful. Black pepper, violet, and charcuterie notes met with silky tannins and deep blackberry fruit. It was muscular but still impeccably tailored.
7. Château La Fleur-Gazin Pomerol 2015
With Merlot as its voice, this Pomerol from Château La Fleur-Gazin added a plush, velvet-textured warmth to the lineup. Ripe plums, mocha, and cigar box aromas floated from the glass. It was comfort and class—fleshy yet refined.
8. Sassetti Livio Brunello di Montalcino 2018
From Bordeaux we travelled to Tuscany. This 2018 Brunello offered dried cherry, leather, tobacco, and firm structure—a wine still young but already compelling.
Reflections
This was more than a drinking afternoon; it was a flight through terroirs and time, a testament to the artistry of winemaking and the joy of shared discovery. The wines did not compete for attention—they told a story, each one building upon the last. It was an afternoon of contrast and coherence, elegance and exuberance, where every bottle was uncorked with intention and poured with pleasure.