Bouchard Aine & Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2018
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Wong
Wilfred
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The 2018 Bouchard Aine & Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir is dressed in a dark ruby red. Fine and subtle nose with pleasant aromas of small black fruits. A supple and round mouth with soft tannins and a nice freshness.
Enjoy this wine with a plate of cured meats, pasta, meat pies, or French cuisine such as coq au vin, beef stew and camembert cheese.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Bouchard Aîné & Fils Bourgogne is a pleasing and true-to-type wine in its category. TASTING NOTES: This wine combines black fruit and rustic earth in its aromas and flavors. Pair it with rotisserie chicken. (Tasted: April 15, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
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