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Published - Sunday, July 20, 2008
Wine of the Week: Georges Duboeuf Pinot Noir Reserve 2005
Georges Duboeuf is the French wine spelled very strangely and even harder to pronounce. Try Georgia with a soft ‘g’ and Dew Buff and you’re close.
Duboeuf sells more than 30 million bottles a year and is the classic negociant — the wine merchant who purchases from smaller growers and winemakers and sells the product under his own name. The family is quite prominent in the Beaujolais region, and Georges is still active in the business.
Don’t let the loud, psychedelic bottle fool you. Inside is a soft, subtle, silky pinot that belies its price with earthy tones and bright cherry flavor. We were pleasantly surprised.
Sherry: “Bright, fruity cherry with undertones of anise.” (3.5 stars)
Chris: “Spicy cherry with a soft finish.” (3.5 stars)
Available locally for about $8.
Coming next week: Martin Codax Alborino
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