# Bourgogne Pinot Noir Origine (2023)

- **Producer:** Domaine Gérard Julien & Fils
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €32
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, raspberry, plum, violet, vanilla, cedar

## About this wine

Domaine Gérard Julien & Fils is located in Comblanchien and traces its heritage in Burgundy back to the late 19th century. Today, fifth-generation winemaker Étienne Julien manages the 10-hectare estate across 34 individual plots, establishing the domaine as a rising star of the Côte de Nuits. The 'Origine' cuvée represents the foundational red wine of the estate, sourced from family-owned plots in the Corgoloin and Comblanchien areas. Designed to showcase authentic terroir-driven character, this wine is acclaimed for its purity and meticulous parcel selection.

## Interesting facts

- Managed by 5th-generation winemaker Étienne Julien, overseeing 34 individual plots across 10 hectares.
- The vines are planted on classic Argilo-calcaire soils rich in Bajocian limestone in Comblanchien.
- Annual production for this meticulous regional cuvée is limited to approximately 3,000 bottles.

## Food pairing

The vibrant acidity and fine, supple tannins of Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir harmonize beautifully with delicate poultry, earthy mushroom preparations, and savory cured meats without overpowering the food.

## Wine making process

Grapes are harvested 100% manually with strict double sorting before complete destemming. Fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled concrete tanks following a short cold pre-fermentation maceration. Mechanical extraction is kept minimal with light pigeage to preserve fine fruit elegance. The wine is aged in a combination of traditional 228-liter French oak barrels with low-to-moderate new oak proportion and concrete tanks.