Domaine Duchesne Frères - "Les Chaumottes" Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2023 750ml (12.5% abv)

serious single plot Burgundy at this price? varietally correct, seamless, delicious. Tart red fruit, forest floor, subtle tannins, just a great bottle of red everyone will love at the dinner party.

"Les Chaumottes" 35 yr old vines

located just outside of Mercurey for half the price

nose reminiscent of a premium Oregon Pinot, slightly darker earthy tones, cocoa, loamy earth, espresso, light bodied, 

The Domaine Duchesne Frères is located in the heart of Vallée des Vaux, nestled in the prestigious Côte Chalonnaise wine region.
 
This family estate covers 27 hectares, representing the heritage, hard work and passion that have been passed down through four generations.

David Duchesne, a passionate and humble winemaker, is dedicated to making quality wines while preserving the family heritage of his vineyard. He leads his team with sincerity, passing on his passion for viticulture.
Following the death of his brother, David decided to join forces with Michel Gayot, a long-standing partner, to co-manage the estate from 2023. Together, they combine tradition and innovation, ensuring the long-term success of the vineyard.

The estate’s winemaking philosophy focuses on the authentic expression of the terroir and the grapes. Combining traditional and modern techniques, the process includes mechanised harvesting and the use of a latest model of sorting table to select the best from the harvest, followed by a fermentation and pumping-over process, without punching down.

hve3 certified sustainable

Situated in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, the Vallée des Vaux, between Givry and Mercurey, offers a hilly landscape with clay-limestone soils and sandy areas.
The estate, characterised by its hillside vineyards and a few plots on steep terrain, benefits from a preserved ecosystem reflecting the authenticity of historic Bourgogne. This region, less exposed than its neighbours, attracts lovers of authentic wines rooted in a unique natural terroir.

region

varietal

style

farming/cellar: destemmed, whole bunch press, 24 hrs cold settling, gentle extraction with pump overs but no punchdowns, vinified in concrete, 

pairing