Awards/Ratings

Burghound 91 (April 2012) — praised for purity, intensity and length; widely reviewed by merchants and critics with generally favorable scores in the low 90s

Tasting Note

Ethereal red-cherry and red-currant perfume with violet and rose petal notes; subtle spice, mineral lift, silky texture, bright acidity and a long refined finish.

Food Pairing

Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, soy-miso glazed salmon, umami-rich mushroom dishes, shāo kǎo (grilled) lamb skewers.

Production Method

Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional fermentation (largely destemmed) with indigenous yeasts; aged 16–18 months in French oak (approx. 30–40% new).

Vineyard Info

Domaine de la Pousse d'Or (based in Volnay) acquired Chambolle parcels in 2008; run by Patrick Landanger and son Benoît; small holding in Les Groseilles (~0.5 ha); estate moved to organic/biodynamic practices in the 2010s.