Dubreuil Fontaine Beaune Montrevenots 2019 - DUTY PAID
*DUTY PAID* Score: 88-90 points, Jasper Morris for Inside Burgundy and 89 - 91 Points, Neal Martin for Vinous.
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Burgundy is as much about the people as it is about the wine... At this small family-run domaine, it is very much a family affair. Christine Gruere-Dubreuil has for 30 years fashioned very fruit-driven red wines and full-flavoured, silky whites. She is now being joined by her always cheery daughter Clementine. Pernard Vergelesses is a beautiful small village next to Corton Charlemagne. It lives in the shadow of its neighbour which means its prices are reasonable when you find this domaine. The wines here are incredibly good and it’s a wonder why wines such as Pernard Vergelesses have not hit the big time. These are definitely wines for enthusiasts as they offer the magic of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at affordable prices. Quantities are small and quality is high.
On visiting the domaine, your heart misses a beat as you look behind you at the gorgeous hillside backdrop. Here in the hills you are surrounded by exquisite scenery. Beautiful vineyards and woods are all around you, it’s truly dreamy. The family lives at the monopole of Clos Berthet, which is one of the flagship wines of Pernand-Vergelesses, a classically Burgundian, picturesque village situated next to the hill of Corton. While the wines from this area can be truly excellent, it has always lived in the shadow of its more illustrious hillside neighbours. Enthusiasts should pay close attention, since both its red and white wines offer superb value for money. The passion of the family can be tasted across Dubreuil Fontaine’s range, which delivers beautifully pure, ripe flavours throughout. The reds express wonderful cherry tones, offering finely tuned, silky fruit. The whites are lively, flavoursome, and richly textured, and while the Premier Crus will benefit from bottle age, there is real class here and they will delight patient buyers.
Aside from their heartland of Pernand-Vergelesses and Corton, the family’s small parcels in Pommard and Volnay should not be overlooked. Well sited old parcels add a dimension of sheer pedigree. The village Volnay is a standout as much of it is produced from premier cru fruit – a very fine Pinot and a true bargain.
The critics on domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine 2021 vintage:
Volnay:
“Plenty of energy on the nose, rather stylish in a darker red fruit, some plums... 88-90 points.” Jasper Morris MW – Inside Burgundy
“A delightful, pure bouquet with red cherries, wild strawberries, undergrowth and just a hint of cocoa…. This should age nicely in bottle. 89-91 Points” Neal Martin, Vinous
Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc 1er Cru Clos Berthet:
“A more complete wine in all departments this year, light fresh apples and a useful salinity…. 91 Points” Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
“A well balanced and demonstrates more nuance than the Sous Fretille, with bitter lemon mixed with Golden Delicious and a touch of ginger imparting spiciness that particularly comes through on the aftertaste. Very fine." 91 Points. Neal Martin, Vinous
Grand Cru Corton Bresandes:
“Vibrant juicy fresh red raspberry fruit. Some tannins behind but they are refined and not bitter and the fruit is genial. Plenty to enjoy here in the appealing style of Bressandes. A long finish". 90-93 Points, Jasper Morris MW – Inside Burgundy
“Opening gradually with crushed stone infusing the dark berry fruits, plus hints of blood orange and allspice in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. Presents a judicious sprinkling of white pepper with adequate weight and backbone on the finish to suggest that it will offer 12-15 years of drinking pleasure." 90-92 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous
All prices are in bond.
Please enquire as quantities are limited. Wines arrive January 2024
