Domaine Chevrot Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 750ml

The fruit comes from two different vineyards, Sur le Chêne with a gravelly soil and Sur le Bois with a clay soil. Both vineyards are classified as Maranges Villages and could be labelled as such, but then this charming Bourgogne Rouge would cost more. The vines average, 45 years-old and cover a half of a hectare. The grapes are destemmed, fermented in concrete and aged for six months in used barrels. It’s bottled without fining or filtration. As mentioned on the home page, sulfur is only used just before bottling and total sulfur is less than 10mg. The Bourgogne Rouge is always fruity and playful and meant to be enjoyed young.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.