DOMAINE CECILE TREMBLAY
This domaine was only established in 2003 and since then has taken the fine wine world by storm – the wines are hugely sought-after, rare and sadly very expensive. Cécile Tremblay’s family ties extend to the Confurons, Noëllats and the Jayers. The late, great Henri Jayer was nephew to her greatgrandfather, Edouard Jayer.
By 2010, Tremblay established a reputation for making wines of amazing concentration and finesse. The family vineyards that she took over to start her 4ha estate were good plots with potential, but had not been well looked after. Her philosophy was to treat the vineyards (two grands crus, four premiers crus, four village wines) like her garden, adopting organic and biodynamic viticulture and striving to reveal their character through ripe, healthy grapes.
What is remarkable about her wines is that they are sumptuous and plush, yet also possess clarity and elegance. Tremblay comments on the recently released 2018 vintage, which had both high quality and good yields: ‘The grapes were perfectly ripe and naturally reached 13.5° to over 14° potential alcohol in early September. I am very happy with this vintage.’
Domaine Cécile Tremblay, Bourgogne Côte d’Or 2018 91 N/A UK www.domainececiletremblay.fr
A stunning Bourgogne red with impressive depth and energy for a generic Bourgogne.
The palate is plush and velvety with juicy red berries, cloves and sweet spices. Intense and layered with a fairly long finish. Only 10 barrels made. This newly named Bourgogne Côte d’Or replaces the Bourgogne La Croix Blanche. Biodynamic.
2021-2027 12.5%
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