Vintus

Burlenberg, Alsace

The companion planted vine stocks of Burlenberg produce wine that owes its characteristics almost entirely to the very special limestone soil that reminds the Côtes de Nuits and in particular the Clos de Bèze. This terroir is ideal for Pinot Noir, to which it gives a marked color, quality tannins, a certain virility and great ageing potential.

2003 Vintage Reviews
“Profound aromas of leather, soy, vanilla-tinged blackberry preserves, and raw meat in the 2003 Burlenberg lead to palate-staining, warmly-concentrated, sappy black fruit and meat melange. Yet, this doesn’t lack for a certain tart, juicy, sappy, fresh-fruited vigor as well as fruit pit bitterness that help offset its sheer density, fruit preserve ripeness, and brooding carnality. It clings with tenacity as well as tannin, and with abundance of black fruit, resin, and meaty concentrates.” 91 Wine Advocate, February 2008

2001 Vintage Reviews
“Complex and beguiling, with all the desirable aromatics – slightly decomposing fruit, licorice, spice and woodsy tones – that one looks for in a Burgundy.” 90 Wine Spectator, October 2006