Daniel Largeot Chorey-les-Beaune Les Beaumonts 2015

Daniel Largeot was a well-respected winemaker in Chorey-les-Beaune, whose deep, traditional red wines were much appreciated by a mostly local clientele. He started bottling his own wine in 1965 and was joined by his daughter Marie-France, who completed wine studies in Beaune in 2000. She was joined by her husband Remy Martin (that really is his name) in 2002. Coincidently, Remy was a classmate of Vincent Charleux of the Maranges domaine Maurice Charleux.

Unfortunately Daniel Largeot passed away in 2008, but his daughter and son-in-law continue to work his 13 hectares spread over five appellations, with Marie-France in charge of vinification and Remy in charge of the vines. Their philosophy that wine is made in the vineyard is simple. "We invest tremendous time and effort between the vines,” says Remy, “because when the grapes are not at their best, they are difficult to improve in the winery."

This is a wonderful domaine to find well-constructed and fruity Pinot Noir for fans looking for overachieving wines from unheralded appellations. They are and excellent old school producer, without relying on the trappings of sexy new oak but rather displaying deep red fruit and a subtle hint of earthiness that only adds to the wine’s appeal. This is another domaine whose wines over deliver for their price.