Domaine Denis Bachelet Cote de Nuits-Villages 2023 ReasonableCellar2025 December 4th—another opportunity to explore

December 4th—another opportunity to explore an entirely different selection of Champagnes as we head into the holiday season

the resulting flavor is a pleasant mix of dried fruit and sweet spice that has turned many a casual onlooker into a full blown Scotch fanatic

The palate is full-bodied yet fresh

It's sweet honeyed oak and spice aromatics and soft texture offer an open canvas for cocktail creations

and the umami complexity that comes only with age

Domaine Denis Bachelet Cote de Nuits-Villages 2023 ReasonableCellar2025 December 4th—another opportunity to exploreCote de Nuits Villages is a smart stepping stone in Denis Bachelet's lineup, sitting above the basic Bourgogne but below the Gevrey crus. From his tiny four hectare estate, run nearly single handedly since 1983, it gets the same meticulous, restrained winemaking that has made Bachelet a Gevrey cult name. Expect a touch more structure and depth than the Bourgogne, with the house's signature finesse and perfume. The 2023 drinks well young but will