First time trying DPR and I was kinda expecting something funky, but this bottle was super clean. Honestly it reminds me a bit of the Chambolle elegance – light, silky, and lifted, not rustic or earthy.
Nose was all about fresh red fruits but not sweet like candy. It’s more like those little berries you get at a farmer’s market — bright, a bit tart, and really aromatic. Can smell a little funk but mostly just juice.
On the palate, it’s ultra-light and elegant – fine texture, no hard edges. The mouthwatering acidity keeps it alive, and tannins are barely noticeable. I’d call it an overpriced plum juice.
If I had to nitpick, I’d say for $300 retail, it’s a bit steep for the body and complexity. At original prices (which I don’t know) I feel like this should be more of a light summer wine that you can just drink alone any day, not a flex bottle at all.
Looking forward to try the more expensive bottles when I get rich lol, but this was a nice intro bottle. I’ve heard the more baller bottles are expensive and inconsistent and sometimes too funky to the extent that it’s not even delicious though.
by No-Meal8232
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It’s a very well made wine, it’s a pity the prices of these wines are out of reach for enthusiasts on a tight budget
The baller lineup for PR (CV, NSG)… all taste the same at recent vintages.
Did you say $300?! That’s got to be secondary pricing. They go for about 130 euros at release. The Gamays are even cheaper at about 100 euros, but not as “good” as Ladoix of course.