Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune rouge Altitude AOP 2022
A cool, crystalline Pinot Noir from the high-altitude vineyards of Nantoux – produced biodynamically at Burgundy’s first Demeter-certified estate, with delicate red fruit and invigorating freshness.
Undergrowth, cedar and subtle balsamic notes over bright red berries such as wild raspberry, red mulberry and sour cherry, complemented by hints of allspice and juniper.
Palate
Crystal-clear, polished entry with radiant ruby-red fruit, silky and seamless, lifted by fresh, energising acidity.
Character
An elegant Burgundy with clear cool-climate appeal – transparent, joyful and precise, shaped by the altitude of the vines.
Pairing
Aubergine caviar with pomegranate seeds, grilled mackerel with muhammara, or red wine-poached loin of veal with young vegetables.
Notes
Grapes from the high-altitude plots En Bignon and Le Clou (up to 421 m), hand-harvested, 50% whole bunches and 12 months’ maturation in wooden casks with 15% new barrels – from Burgundy’s first Demeter-certified estate (since 1984).
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Transparent ruby red — clear, luminous, of almost crystalline purity in the glass.
Nose
Initially darker, cool notes of undergrowth, cedar and delicate balsam. Behind these, bright red fruits emerge: wild raspberry, red mulberry, sour cherry. Fine spicy hints of pimento and juniper lend depth to the bouquet — an aromatic profile with a distinct cool-climate appeal.
Palate
Crystal-clear and polished on entry, entirely without edges. The ruby-red fruit shines on the palate, joyful and hedonistic, yet silky and smooth. Fresh acidity provides drive and momentum without ever seeming harsh.
Finish
The transparent impression continues seamlessly: fresh, linear and with a fine lingering note of red berries and cool spice.
Terroir & origin
The grapes come from two plots around Nantoux in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune: En Bignon (clay over hard limestone, approximately 421 metres) and Le Clou (white limestone with large pebbles on yellow marl). At these altitudes, the grapes ripen about a week later than on the Côte de Beaune — an advantage that preserves freshness and finesse, proving increasingly valuable in the era of climate change.
Grape variety & vinification
Pure Pinot Noir, hand-harvested. The vines are planted at classic high density (10,000 vines per hectare) and trained in simple and partly double Guyot pruning. Fermentation took place with 50 % whole bunches and gentle extraction in wooden casks; maturation lasts around twelve months, with approximately 15 % in new barrels.
Food recommendations
Its bright fruit and fine spice pair beautifully with dishes such as aubergine caviar with pomegranate seeds and parsley, grilled mackerel with muhammara, or red wine-poached loin of veal with young vegetables.
Special features
Behind this wine lies a remarkable life journey: Boris Champy spent ten years at Dominus in Napa Valley and later managed Clos des Lambrays, before a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in 2019 led him to take over the estate — the very domaine that became the first in Burgundy to be Demeter-certified in 1984. The 2022 vintage demonstrates why Champy regards these high-altitude sites, once considered too cool, as the future of Burgundy: with just 12.0 % alcohol, it is a Pinot Noir of remarkable lightness and precision.
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