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Maxime Crotet Bourgogne Pinot Noir Opulence 2023
Review

Maxime Crotet Bourgogne Pinot Noir Opulence 2023

03 / 05 TCJ scale
By TCJ 23 August 2026

Producer

Maxime Crotet

Wine

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Opulence

Vintage

2023

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Subregion

not specified

Grapes

Pinot Noir

Format

750 ml

Character

Fresh, energetic and fruit-driven, with subtle whole-cluster character and a light, vibrant profile.

TCJ assessment

A lively Bourgogne Pinot Noir centered on fresh, expressive fruit. The profile is bright and energetic, with a lightness that keeps the wine fluid and immediately engaging.

A subtle whole-cluster character adds another dimension without overtaking the fruit. The palate remains fresh and agile, with enough structure to provide definition while preserving the wine’s easy flow.

Energy is the defining quality here. Fresh fruit, light structure and a gentle stem-derived character come together in a direct and vibrant expression of Pinot Noir.

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