Duvergey Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir

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Written By Catherine Courtney

2023 Duvergey Taboureau Bourgogne Pinot Noir

GRAPES: Pinot Noir

VINTAGE: 2023

REGION: Burgundy, France

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 12.5%

PRICE: $11.99

With Christmas just eleven days away and Hanukkah beginning tonight, the holidays suddenly feel dangerously close. The calendar is full, the to-do list is growing, but luckily, I’m almost finished with my shopping. I don’t know about you, but the pressure to make everything feel special can be pretty overwhelming.

During my last visit to Trader Joe’s, I grabbed a few bottles of wine, because let’s face it, sometimes an unplanned pause in the chaos is incredibly necessary.

Tonight, I am enjoying a lovely Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. Sometimes easing the holiday stress is as simple as trying a new bottle of wine, pouring a glass, and giving yourself permission to slow down, even if just for the evening. It’s incredibly cold in Nashville at the moment, so you’ll find me curled up on the couch under my Barefoot Dreams blanket, savoring every sip.

So without further ado, let’s jump into the tasting details, shall we?

Tasting Notes:

  • Translucent Garnet-Red Hue

  • Aromatics- Hints of juicy cherries, strawberries, and maybe even the slightest hint of cranberries

  • Subtle herbaceous notes

  • Hints of chocolate at the finish

  • Medium-bodied wine with balanced acidity

Verdict:

I found this bottle to be quite enjoyable, especially at the $11.99 price point. It’s a simple, straightforward Pinot Noir that is approachable and easy to drink. This would pair nicely with an herb-roasted chicken, a baked Camembert topped with rosemary (my current favorite), or a stack of presents waiting to be wrapped. No matter what you choose, this wine is a delight. It’s certainly lighter than I am used to, but I’m a fan. If you pick up a bottle at Trader Joe’s, drop your comments in the box below. I’d love to hear what you think!

Until Next Time!

Disclaimer: All wines mentioned in this post were purchased independently. I am not an agent or representative of Trader Joe’s and cannot assist individuals in sourcing or obtaining wines featured in my posts. All opinions shared are my own and based on personal experience.

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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