Awards/Ratings

Vinous 90–92 (Vinous/Vinous review reported); Burghound 89–92; Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 93–95 notes on quality; noted as tiny 0. 14 ha parcel and often bottled only in magnum (sources: Vinous, Burghound, KLwines, Berry Bros. , Domaine de la Vougeraie)

Tasting Note

Medium-bodied Pinot Noir with red and dark berry fruits, violet florals, peppery and clove spice, woodland/earthy notes, silky tannins, crisp acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish with a subtle whole-cluster leafiness.

Food Pairing

Western: roast duck, Poulet de Bresse, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon, charcuterie, roasted pork; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, mushroom-based Japanese dishes, braised Chinese-style pork (hong shao rou).

Production Method

Hand-harvested from a tiny parcel; 100% whole-cluster vinification, natural yeasts, aged in French oak barrels (approx. 12–16 months) with a portion of new oak; released primarily in magnum.

Vineyard Info

Domaine de la Vougeraie — family-owned Boisset estate (created 1999) practicing organic/biodynamic viticulture. Aux Champs Perdrix is a 0.14 ha parcel above La Grande Rue on limestone-clay soils, older vines, tiny production.