# Bourgogne Les Chapitres (2022)

- **Producer:** Jaffelin
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, blackberry, red cherry, strawberry, liquorice, toasted bread, undergrowth, forest floor

## About this wine

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Chapitres de Jaffelin 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Bourgogne appellation. Maison Jaffelin, established in 1816, is a historic Burgundy wine house known for its artisanal approach. The 'Les Chapitres' cuvée is made from grapes grown in limestone soils of the Côte d'Or, chosen to showcase the aromatic potential of the Pinot Noir grape. The wine is vinified and aged in the producer's 12th-century cellars in Beaune.

## Interesting facts

- Maison Jaffelin's cellars date back to the 12th century.
- Winemaker Marinette Garnier crafts 'hand-made' wines.
- Grapes are sourced from limestone soils in the Côte d'Or.
- No new oak is used in the aging process.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and smooth tannins complement the richness of red meats and poultry. Its red fruit notes can echo or contrast with fruit-based sauces, while its balanced acidity can cut through richer dishes. Subtle earthy undertones can pair well with mushrooms and certain cheeses.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Chapitres begins with hand-harvested grapes that are entirely destemmed. Fermentation takes place in vats for 15 days at temperatures below 32°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for one year, with a portion matured in previously-used French oak barrels. No new oak is employed in the aging process.