Peillot Bugey Mondeuse Burgundy village stony lift

stony lift

While incredibly tempting

tasting rooms and guest quarters

The 2012 is drinking beautifully now and will continue to evolve gracefully for another two decades

But this is still the Loire (not Napa)

Peillot Bugey Mondeuse Burgundy village stony liftWild edged and mountain born in spirit, this opens with tart black cherry, blackthorn, and crushed blueberry skin, layered with cracked pepper, violets, and a ferrous, upland earth note that feels unmistakably Savoyard. The palate is brisk and nervy, driven by high acidity and firm, angular tannins that give the wine its sinewy shape. Savory herbal tones and a faint smoky bitterness run through the mid palate, finishing dry, spicy, and mouthwatering