when: friday 11/20 @ 6pm est
what: not all bourgogne is made equally. in fact, quite a few of them can age for a decade or longer without even wincing. we have the rare opportunity to try two of the best side by side.
pierre boisson (aka boisson-vadot) has solidified its spot in the top echelon of white burgundy allstars. the wines are often described as possessing a ‘coche’ tendency, one of the highest compliments paid to any wine in the world today. their bourgogne blanc is made up of fruit sourced solely from meursault, meaning this wine is a serious over-performer for the level.
sylvain pataille exists far enough off the beaten path to be consistently forgotten about, though he doesn’t seem to mind as the wines are as good as ever. sylvain is a terroir-obsessive man, making around 15 cuvees each vintage--all of which are unique in their own right. the bourgogne blanc we’re tasting comes from an old vine, single parcel.
wines (shipping not included):
pierre boisson bourgogne blanc 2018 $37
sylvain pataille bourgogne blanc ‘méchalots’ 2016 $32