Vin de soif: I use this term carefully, as it expresses an opinion about both drinkability and complexity.
A grand cru from a great producer and vintage will often have substantial complexity and depth that require reflection and a deeper interpretation of the hedonistic side. A wine such as this is demanding, and deserves your full, focused attention – it’s a vin d’émotion, and a love affair.
A vin de soif requires just your indulgence – more like a summer fling. It is mainly for enjoyment, but does not require your full, ongoing attention.
The 2019 Fournier Bourgogne Rouge Côte d’Or is just such a vin de soif.
The 1967 Beaumonts from Charles Noellat is a sensuel beauty. Requires 2 - 3 hours to unfold completely with sous bois, asian spices and delicate red forest fruits. Not a big wine, not a great wine … but such a delight … merci
Feb 6
Truffles fresh … lovely scent and texture … even on the palate a fine hint of the truffles. Elegant … not overly complicated … merci
Feb 6
a delightfully airy and light Beaujolais ... floating over my palate running through your veins. Complex ... not traditionally ... "just joyful vin d`émotion" ... feeling blessed with effortless vin de soif - merci Elisa
Feb 4
Rose with spicy food can be a treat … the Bize rosé worked beautifully - the Cassiopée Aligoté for the chicken … “For Sure”
Feb 1
Domaine Fournier Bourgogne Rouge Côte d’Or 2019
Light-footed, with a hint of cherries and a base of raspberries and wild strawberries, this shows lovely freshness and vivacity. Airy and energetic, given its substance it is quite a delicate wine. Complex? Not really; but a real vin de soif. This ’19 really has the ability to show off. One more bottle, s’il vous plaît!
(Drink from 2022) – Good – (87p) – 01/06/2022 
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