Cool wild berries, raspberries and juicy cherries, underpinned by earthy gravel, autumn leaves, delicate violet notes and a subtle touch of oak
Palate
Lean, energetic and juicy with the fresh acidity of barberries, supple tannins and a subtly spicy structure
Character
A finesse-rich, cool-toned and structured Burgundy displaying classic Beaune typicity
Pairing
Lamb cutlets on spiced red lentils, pulled pork vindaloo or braised runner beans with Datterini tomatoes
Notes
A unique terroir from a steep, tree-isolated vineyard with vines planted in the 1950s, farmed biodynamically since 1985 and bottled in generous magnum format
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Presents in the glass with a fairly translucent carmine red.
Nose
A cool and earthy profile shapes the bouquet. Notes of raspberries, wild strawberries, ripe cherries and plums meet nuances of crushed gravel, lactic hints, as well as delicate aromas of violets and damp fallen leaves.
Palate
On the palate, this Pinot Noir displays the clear typicity of its appellation with abundant freshness, energy and juiciness. The fruit is driven by barberries, cool cherries and piquant sumac, underpinned by ripe, green stem notes. The tannins present as supple, while the structure of the 2021 vintage is lean and currently displays a pleasantly strict edge.
Terroir & Origin
The steep, west-facing Premier Cru parcel Aux Coucherias is situated near Bouze-lès-Beaune. Isolated by trees and gorse, it is defined by dark clay and limestone. The higher elevations of the region offer a natural guarantee of freshness in times of climate change.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Pure-bred Pinot Noir from high-density vines (10,000 vines/ha) planted in the 1950s. Due to the cool vintage, Boris Champy employed a sophisticated layering technique: the grapes were fully destemmed, while the stems were separately treated with sulphur and fermented as a layered mille-feuille. Ageing took place over twelve months in barriques.
Food Pairings
Pairs brilliantly with richly spiced meats such as lamb chops on red lentils with oregano, cumin and turmeric or pulled pork vindaloo. Vegetarian dishes like braised green beans with Datterini tomatoes, cardamom and garlic also benefit from its cool acidic structure.
Key Features
Bottled in an impressive magnum bottle (1500ml), which grants the taut 2021 vintage superb ageing potential. The vineyard has been cultivated biodynamically since 1985 and ranks among the historical showpieces of the area.
