Domaine Philippe Tessier Cheverny Rouge Point du Jour 2023 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP made by the Aviet family

made by the Aviet family in Montigny-les-Arsures

but the aromatic complexity and the value are huge

the tannins resolved into a firm-yet-silken frame

This is what Garnacha can be when farmed seriously and treated gently — closer in spirit to fine Pinot than to anything heavy

with the bourbon maturation providing rich vanilla and milk chocolate flavours alongside refreshing honey and zest notes

Domaine Philippe Tessier Cheverny Rouge Point du Jour 2023 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP made by the Aviet familyPoint du Jour comes from older plots on clay and limestone, a step up from the estate's regular Cheverny. Pinot Noir does most of the talking with Gamay in support, largely whole cluster fermented with a proper two week maceration, then aged in a jumble of barrels, demi muids and foudres before an unfiltered bottling with minimal sulfur. This is the serious end of Cheverny with none of the pomp: more depth and grip than the estate's regular red, but