Dom. Brunet, Pinot Noir, 2023 so012824 January Cellar Roundup offer Hervé Rafflin farms just five

Hervé Rafflin farms just five hectares of Premier Cru vineyard across three villages on the Montagne de Reims—Ludes

perhaps the most instantly recognizable Turley vineyard in a blind tasting

revealing vibrant red and black fruits: red currants

on gravelly soils that give the wine a touch more cut and earlier appeal than classic Meursault

adding complexity without detracting from the wine’s lively character

Dom. Brunet, Pinot Noir, 2023 so012824 January Cellar Roundup offer Hervé Rafflin farms just fivePinot Noir from southern France, made the smart way. Domaine Brunet bottles a Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir grown in the cooler reaches of Languedoc, where Mediterranean warmth meets Atlantic influenced air to give the grape the freshness it needs. The result is unpretentious, fruit driven Pinot at an everyday price soft, juicy, supple, and easy to like, with enough character to outclass the by the glass Pinots you'd find at most wine bars. A reliable