Olè & Obrigado is one of the many importers/distributors that service the hospitality industry in New York State. They are a small, relative newcomer that specializes in Spanish wines and spirits. Their motto is “wines & spirits with heart & soul”.

They recently added Burgundy wines to their portfolio and on October 8th they held their first annual tasting of the wines in that portfolio for members of the restaurant trade.

The event was held at Manhatta restaurant which is on the 60th floor at 28 Liberty Street in lower Manhattan. As usual, with the wines came an outstanding view of New York harbor and lower Manhattan.

They showcased a very nice selection of red and white Burgundy.

Some of what I sampled:

White

2022 Domaine Vincent Ravault Corton Hautes Mourottes Grand Cru: Clear medium purple, closed nose of red leather and roast meat, tight fruit with some leather notes, firm finish.

2023 Domaine Albert Grivault Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres: Light gold, perfume of kiwi and spicy wood, medium bodied with light floral notes, nice balance.

2023 Domaine Larry Pillot Sant Aubin 1er Cru Les Pucelles: Light gold, floral notes and some toast on the nose, moderate fruit ending with a nice grip.

2023 Domaine Larry Pillot Chassagne Montrachet Blanc Pot Bois: Light gold, floral lime on the nose, moderate fruit with a nice balance.

2023 Domaine Maillard Corton Blanc Grand Cru: Medium gold, big perfume of toasty oak with some barnyard, nice mouthfeel on the fruit with green herb notes and finishes firm.

Red

2020 Domaine Larry Pillot Saint Aubin 1er Cru Les Castets: Clear medium purple, toast and sweet earth on the nose, silky and tight with firm tannin.

2020 Domaine Vincent Ravault Nuit St. Georges: Clear medium purple, barnyard, plum and earth on the nose, chewy fruit ending with a tight and dusty finish.

2021 Domaine Maillard Aloxe Corton 1er Cru Les Lollieres: Clear light purple, barnyard on the nose, silky fruit with dark chocolate and toast notes, nice grip and balance.

2022 Domaine Vincent Ravault Corton Hautes Mourottes Grand Cru: Clear medium purple, closed nose of red leather and roast meat, tight fruit with some leather notes, firm finish.

2022 Domaine Coquard Loison Fleurot Bourgogne Rouge: Clear light purple, crushed stone and plummy stem on the nose, chewy red fruit, firm finish.

2022 Domaine Coquard Loison Fleurot Vosne Romanee: Clear light purple, crushed black fruit, chalk and green herbs on the nose, juicy and dusty with slate notes, good grip.

2022 Domaine Coquard Loison Fleurot Clos de la Roche: Clear light purple, closed nose of earth and barnyard, chewy and silky fruit with silky tannin and a long finish.

2023 Domaine Gerard Seguin Gevrey Chambertin Terroir du Domaine: Clear light purple, red leather, milk chocolate and a touch of earth on the nose, silky with gun metal notes, firm grip, long finish.

2023 Domaine Gerard Seguin Gevrey Chambertin Les Crais: Clear medium purple, chocolate tar and some earth on the nose, chewy fruit with bitter chocolate notes ending with a firm, silky grip.