Friday 6 February 2015

Dominique Derain Saint-Aubin Le Ban 2010




Do you know Dominique Derain and its wines? He is a unique personality, that behind a Cyrano face and his hilarious goliards ways, moody and a bit Gascon, betrays a total passion for wine, starting from the vineyard.

Burgundy, 20 km. south-west of Beaune, his winery is located in the heart of the village of Saint Aubin, while “Le Ban” is a tiny lieu-dit, a slope, full east exposure, limestone, gravel and clay.

Ruby, brilliant and transparent, enchants the nose, very typical and classic - it will be understood that it is Pinot Noir? - with vivid expressions of red fruit - cherry, raspberry, currant, strawberry - a very pronounced spicy side, enhanced by hints and earthy ferrous.

Even the mouth is rich treasure of flavors, the same of the nose, with a lot of fruit and spices. A velvet fine texture, equipped with high acidity and beautiful amplitude, with tannins in balance.
Persistent and high drinkability, it maintains intact freshness until the end, with good reach, for a clean palate of spiciness and minerality.
Enjoy it with sautéed duck.


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