Awards/Ratings

Notable reviews for Confuron's Lavaut St‑Jacques (2014): Tim Atkin 95; Jancis Robinson ~16. 5+/20; widely praised by Burghound/other critics (generally 90–95 range)

Tasting Note

Red and black cherry, wild strawberry, forest-floor/earth, sous-bois and spice. Mineral core, subtle oak, fine dusty tannins, bright acidity and an elegant, long, ageworthy finish.

Food Pairing

Roast lamb, beef, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy‑glazed short ribs, miso aubergine, grilled/teriyaki salmon.

Production Method

Traditional hand-harvest, minimal intervention/organic practices, extended maceration (often whole-cluster), fermented with native yeasts and matured in French oak barrels (12–22 months).

Vineyard Info

Domaine Confuron‑Cotetidot, family domaine founded 1964 (≈11 ha in Côte de Nuits). Managed by the Confuron family with traditional low-yield viticulture and organic/minimal-spray practices.