Antonin Rodet Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2008 (37.5cl)

A red Burgundy from Maison Antonin Rodet, established in Mercurey in 1875. The 2008 Bourgogne Pinot Noir comes from clay-limestone terroirs across the Côte Chalonnaise and Côte d'Or, reflecting a cool growing season. It was vinified in stainless steel with gentle extraction and matured in neutral French oak. The 37.5cl half-bottle format has gently accelerated its evolution. It shows a pale garnet hue with orange-brick edging, tertiary aromas of dried red cherry, cranberry, damp leaf litter, dried rose petal and leather, and a light-to-medium body with lively acidity, resolved tannins and a dry finish.