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The Duvergey Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 is a Trader Joe’s $11.99 exclusive, sourced from grapes farmed in the Burgundy region of France.
The Story
Maison Duvergey Taboureau was a wine estate founded in 1868 in Burgundy. When the founders passed away, Jaques Prieur acquired the estate in 1925. This estate continues to this day. They use the Durvergey Taboureau label for private and store brands.
Bourgogne is known in America as Burgundy, for some reason, every country has its own name for Bourgogne.
The vineyards in Burgundy are divided into sections and are further differentiated by vineyards near specific towns and wines designated to be outstanding Cru wines.
The Duvergey Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 is an AOC wine, which indicates it conforms to the rules and regulations of Burgundy. Since it is only listed as a Bourgogne wine, the grapes are obtained from the general region rather than a specific place.
Burgundy is the home of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and California wineries tend to take their style cues from these wines. Coastal California and Burgundy are two very different growing regions, so there are differences between the two.
The alcohol content is 12.5%, which is very traditional for Burgundy, some California Pinot Noir wines are 14% and higher.
The Duvergey Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 Tasting Notes
The color is a see-through garnet red. The nose is dusty cherries, soft spice, black pepper, strawberry, light herbs, and ripe plums. The Duvergey Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 is subtle and balanced, with good length.
This Pinot Noir tastes like black cherry, exotic spice, a slap of herbs, faint bitter chocolate, tart cranberry, and pomegranate.
The acidity is well-balanced and this Pinot Noir has a finish that lingers.
The Summary
- The Duvergey Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 is a wine with subtle flavors, but the flavors grow on you.
- $11.99 for a Bourgogne Pinot Noir, even one from the general area, is a good price.
- This Pinot Noir will pair well with both the Easter and the Thanksgiving meal.
