Beaune Beaux & Bons Jean-Claude Rateau 2020 Certified Biodynamic: Power Meets Poise

Rafael Santos — Interesting biodynamic Pinot

7/10

I'm getting more into biodynamic wines lately and picked this up to try. It's got layers — the dark berry and graphite thing on the nose is quite brooding and serious. Palate is more lifted with raspberry and a sort of forest floor quality. Finishes dry and mineral. I liked it, worth exploring if you're into natural-ish wines.

Ravi Krishnan — Nice but expected more for the price

6/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and it was pleasant enough — lovely cherry fruit and a long finish with some cedar notes. But honestly for nearly fifty quid I've had Pinot Noirs that excited me more. It's well made, just didn't blow me away.

Freya Lindqvist — Solid Burgundy but not cheap

7/10

The guy at my local wine shop recommended this as a good biodynamic Pinot Noir and he wasn't wrong. Dark fruit on the nose with a peppery kick, and it drinks really elegantly. At £46.50 though I'd want it to be a special occasion bottle rather than a Tuesday night pour.