Lucien Muzard et Fils, Bourgogne Rouge, 2024 Author DK The old vines and basalt

The old vines and basalt soils dial up the intensity without losing that zip and lift

you’ll want to keep a few bottles of this stashed in the fridge at all times

mineral and built for the table rather than the spotlight

and just a touch of earthy underbrush

who in 2023 acquired the 20-acre Lahoma Vineyard on the west side of Seneca Lake

Lucien Muzard et Fils, Bourgogne Rouge, 2024 Author DK The old vines and basaltWe've long loved the Muzard family for their screaming good value Santenay, where their patient, terroir driven winemaking is helping push the village toward Burgundy's upper echelons. This Bourgogne Rouge is their entry point and an easy yes: honest, well made Pinot Noir from a serious grower at a friendly price. One Muzard tip worth knowing, their wines can hold a little CO2 after bottling, so if a young bottle seems shy or reduced, just decant it