Cecile Tremblay is a small producer based out of Morey-St-Denis in the Côte de Nuits of Burgundy. Cecile founded the estate only in 2003, and she’s part of the legendary Jayer family tree. About 10 years ago, I would’ve said she was a “rising star,” but she’s a full-blown superstar now and the wines are highly coveted and allocated. Accordingly, pricing has gotten outrageous, particularly in North America — this “humble” village bottle will set you back $500+ USD at retail.
That said, the wines have always impressed me, so every once in a while it’s worth the splurge — especially at restaurants in Europe (like Willi’s Wine Bar in Paris, pictured above), where pricing is MUCH better. Tremblay practices low intervention winemaking: organic and biodynamic farming, some whole bunch inclusion, unfined, unfiltered, the whole thing.
This bottle is from 2015, considered an outstanding yet warm vintage in the Cote de Nuits. Grapes came from 40-50 year-old vines, and the wine went through 15-18 months aging in oak (30% new). ABV is a bit higher than usual at 14%, reflecting the vintage’s weather.
**Tasting Notes:** Bright ruby color with some garnet starting to develop on the rim. Haunting, intense, and classic Vosne nose with spice, ripe cherries, sous bois, and juuust a touch of oaky vanilla. I could sniff this wine for hours. Palate has some chewy but well-integrated tannins and is a bit earthier and herbier than the nose. Definitely a “big” red Burg, but doesn’t drink hot despite the ABV. Long, red fruited and earthy finish. Impressive village wine that I would’ve easily blinded as 1er Cru.
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Cecile Tremblay is a small producer based out of Morey-St-Denis in the Côte de Nuits of Burgundy. Cecile founded the estate only in 2003, and she’s part of the legendary Jayer family tree. About 10 years ago, I would’ve said she was a “rising star,” but she’s a full-blown superstar now and the wines are highly coveted and allocated. Accordingly, pricing has gotten outrageous, particularly in North America — this “humble” village bottle will set you back $500+ USD at retail.
That said, the wines have always impressed me, so every once in a while it’s worth the splurge — especially at restaurants in Europe (like Willi’s Wine Bar in Paris, pictured above), where pricing is MUCH better. Tremblay practices low intervention winemaking: organic and biodynamic farming, some whole bunch inclusion, unfined, unfiltered, the whole thing.
This bottle is from 2015, considered an outstanding yet warm vintage in the Cote de Nuits. Grapes came from 40-50 year-old vines, and the wine went through 15-18 months aging in oak (30% new). ABV is a bit higher than usual at 14%, reflecting the vintage’s weather.
**Tasting Notes:** Bright ruby color with some garnet starting to develop on the rim. Haunting, intense, and classic Vosne nose with spice, ripe cherries, sous bois, and juuust a touch of oaky vanilla. I could sniff this wine for hours. Palate has some chewy but well-integrated tannins and is a bit earthier and herbier than the nose. Definitely a “big” red Burg, but doesn’t drink hot despite the ABV. Long, red fruited and earthy finish. Impressive village wine that I would’ve easily blinded as 1er Cru.