Awards/Ratings

Burghound (Watson's listing) ~91/100 for 2021; positive tasting coverage in Burgundy Report; retailer tasting committee reported 94+/100 (ventealapropriete)

Tasting Note

Black cherry, plum and violet with earthy, peppery spice notes; medium-bodied, velvety texture, fine tannins and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing

Western: roast beef, beef bourguignon, duck confit, veal, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed salmon or aubergine, soy‑braised short ribs, bulgogi.

Production Method

Hand-harvested; 100% destemmed; traditional cuvaison ~20–25 days in temperature‑controlled stainless steel; aged ~16–18 months (primarily tank, minimal/no new oak); lightly filtered and bottled at the domaine.

Vineyard Info

Family estate (ca.10–12 ha) run by Claudine Gaunoux; Gaunoux family in Côte d’Or for centuries with holdings in Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, including premier-cru parcels.