The other day I found out that pea and other dominating vegetal aromas and flavors in wine isn't really for me. This had a load when popped and poured. I went against the advice from the merchant and suffered. Luckily they passed away and disappeared the next day.
The flavor profile was very different from pinot noir. More like fuller bodied northern syrah with black pepper. What reminded me of Bourgogne was it's lovely acid structure and cool fruit characteristics. This wine was 100% césar from Yonne département. According to the appellation rules, this ancient grape variety from Yonne (look for Irancy) could be called appellation d'origine contrôlée Irancy only if it had 10% or less césar and the rest pinot noir. While tasting the wine I could see why! Such a green wine only made in the better warmer years.
This cépage, also known as gros noir or romain according to this dedicated cépage site, is very vulnerable to oidium and mildew so needs much caretaking and attendance. I'm honored to have privilege to be able to drink vielles cépages français! This wine was Domaine Sorrin-Coquard Cuvée Antique 2005. Antique price as well!
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