Red

Léon

Jean-Luc and Paul Aegerter

Coteaux Bourguignons · France

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir · Gamay
Country
France
Region
Coteaux Bourguignons
Appellation
Coteaux Bourguignons
Body
light
Acidity
medium
Tannin
low
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

poultry · grilled meats · mild cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201684 pts

    This blend of Gamay and Pinot Noir, mainly from Beaujolais, is fruity with soft cherry flavors. Its attractive fruitiness and balanced acidity are immediately accessible and ready to drink.

  • 201587 pts

    Light and only gently structured, this is a cru wine that is more about juicy red fruits. It has attractive acidity and a touch of spice. It is likely to be ready to drink in the next few months, certainly by mid-2017.

  • 201484 pts

    This wine has a bitter edge to it, although attractive fruit lies underneath. It is juicy, packed with red fruits and acidity, although that surface bitterness is off-putting.

  • 201284 pts

    This is a sweet and fruity wine, full-bodied and ripe. It has red cherries and bananas along with some acidity. While there are some tannins, it's meant for immediate drinking and not for aging,