The Burgundy vintage of 1976 out outstanding. The 1976 Joseph Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet red has 12.8% alcohol, cost under $15 at the time, and scored an excellent 17 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20.
This appellation usually depicts white Burgundy, but a small amount of Pinot Noir is also planted there and it is considered a rare red Burgundy.
Brick red with an orange edge, it was smokey cherry and light in body. It threw a lot of sediment during decanting. All who shared it thought it was at maximum peak.
The Pinot Noir gets more concentrated a little further north, but since 1880, the Drouhin House has bottled some of the highest ranking Burgundies available. At 40 years old now, it showed how important the Negociant can be.
All Burgundy is easy to drink, and wines from classic vintages enhance the experience. There was good acid and a refreshing aftertaste. It was worth the wait. In vino veritas.
The 1976 was served with a simple winter stew of meat, rice, carrots, kale and onions with crusted black bread.
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