# Arnaud Combier Bourgogne Pinot Noir (2023)

- **Producer:** Arnaud Combier
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.0%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, raspberry, cherry, redcurrant

## About this wine

Arnaud Combier is a veteran of natural winemaking with over two decades of experience across southern Burgundy and northern Beaujolais. Trained in Beaune, Combier gained experience at legendary estates like Domaine Valette before launching his micro-négociant project. Operating out of Burgundy, he collaborates exclusively with organic grape growers who share his commitment to biodiversity and unmanipulated farming. This Bourgogne Pinot Noir reflects his ethos of crafting vibrant, living wines that express regional terroir without heavy intervention.

## Interesting facts

- Arnaud Combier brings over 20 years of natural winemaking experience across Burgundy and Beaujolais.
- Fermented entirely with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and neutral oak without added sulfur during vinification.
- Comes from micro-négociant batches made exclusively in partnership with organic Burgundian growers.
- Sourced from classic clay-limestone vineyards and bottled at a light, energetic 11.0% ABV.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity, light-to-medium body, and soft tannins pair wonderfully with lean proteins, earthy mushrooms, and delicate charcuterie. Low tannins prevent harsh metallic reactions with poultry or creamy soft cheeses.

## Wine making process

Crafted from 100% organically farmed Pinot Noir grown on classic Burgundian clay-limestone soils, the grapes are hand-harvested at optimal natural maturity. Vinification proceeds naturally using solely indigenous yeasts. Fermentation and maceration occur at low temperatures in stainless steel and open vats to extract delicate red fruit flavours without harsh tannins. Maturation takes place in stainless steel tanks and neutral oak vessels, with zero added sulfites during vinification and minimal sulfur at bottling.