Ripe black cherries, sour cherries and plums, underpinned by fine herbal spice, wet chalk, subtle oak and dark chocolate.
Palate
Silky and juicy on the palate with ripe, vibrant acidity, already beautifully melted tannins and a harmoniously integrated oak and fruit structure.
Character
Extremely charming, accessible and rounded (rondeur) with high drinking pleasure and uncomplicated elegance.
Pairing
Perfect with grilled bavette steak and roasted potatoes, spicy smoked ribs or roasted potatoes with aioli and pine nut butter.
Notes
An Ecocert-certified organic wine from the Petit Aigle négociant line, spontaneously fermented with approximately 30% whole bunch, gently extracted and unfiltered, bottled after 10 to 12 months in tonneau.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A rather intense, clear garnet red.
Nose
Requires a little air initially – do give this Burgundy time in the decanter. It reveals a fine balance of cool stone, dried herbs and a deep, ripe fruit of black cherries, sour cherries and plums. Subtle oak influence and notes of dark chocolate round out the bouquet elegantly.
Palate
On the palate, the wine shows itself wonderfully silky and juicy. The dark fruit clothes the mouth charmingly. The acidity is ripe, round and finely branched, lending the wine an invigorating liveliness. The tannin has largely melted away and provides plenty of charm and a smooth roundness. Not excessively complex, but an exceptionally drinkable, harmonious and engaging Pinot Noir.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes come from Santenay, the southernmost appellation of the Côte d’Or in Burgundy. Boris Champy, regarded as a biodynamic pioneer, sources grapes for his Négoce line “Petit Aigle” from partner estates working organically and certified by Ecocert.
Grape Variety & Vinification
100% Pinot Noir. The grapes are destemmed to approximately 70% (30% whole bunches), followed by spontaneous fermentation and gentle extraction. The wine matures for 10 to 12 months in tonneaux and is bottled unfiltered.
Food Pairing Suggestions
Excellent with hearty meat dishes such as bavette with roasted potatoes and grilled green asparagus or smoked ribs with grilled oranges. For vegetarian options, it shines with roasted potatoes with aioli and pine nut butter.
Special Features
The Petit Aigle line showcases Champy’s talent for making Burgundian elegance and freshness accessible in an approachable, organically produced wine for discerning everyday drinking.
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