Bourgogne Côte d’Or Pinot Noir AOC 2021

Wine Description for Bourgogne Côte d’Or Pinot Noir AOC 2021 by Jean-Marc & Thomas Bouley

Colour & Appearance

Medium garnet red with luminous transparency – a classic Burgundy red that doesn’t hide its origins. The slight translucency reveals the elegant, unfiltered vinification.

Nose

Fresh and inviting, this Volnay presents itself with captivating clarity. Ripe cherries and sour cherries dominate, accompanied by raspberries and cranberries. Beneath lies a fascinating mineral layer of wet pebbles, complemented by hints of undergrowth and subtle yeast – an aromatic profile that masterfully combines freshness and depth.

Palate

Lively and precisely defined. The red and black berries continue, cherry notes merge with herbs into a harmonious whole. The vibrant acidity of the 2021 vintage lends the wine tension and freshness, whilst fine, silky tannins provide the typical Pinot Noir smoothness. Crisp fruit meets Burgundian finesse – a wine with character and at the same time remarkable accessibility.

Finish

Medium-length with lingering fruitiness and fine herbal spice. The acidity keeps the wine fresh and invigorating, the tannins remain discreetly in the background.

Terroir & Origin

The 0.97-hectare parcels lie on the lower slope of Volnay, one of the most renowned villages of the Côte de Beaune. The deep, clayey soil on a limestone base shapes the mineral structure and elegance of this wine. Thirty-year-old vines ensure concentration and complexity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Pinot Noir, completely destemmed. Two-week fermentation in open vats, followed by twelve months ageing in barriques with only 10% new oak – a restrained approach that gives priority to terroir and fruit.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile companion: ravioli with mushrooms in mushroom broth, pasta with porcini and aubergine ragù or eel marinated in red wine. The vibrant acidity and fine tannin structure harmonise beautifully with mushroom-based dishes and delicate meat preparations.

Special Features

Excellent value for money for Volnay quality under the Bourgogne Côte d’Or appellation. The 2021 vintage shows itself with its vibrant acidity and freshness as an ideal food companion – an authentic Burgundy without frills.