# Bourgogne Pinot Noir Terres de Famille (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine de la Vougeraie
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Vegan:** No
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe red fruits, strawberries, cherries, fresh raspberries, toasted bread, vanilla, sweet spices, earthy notes

## About this wine

Domaine de la Vougeraie's Bourgogne Pinot Noir Terres de Famille 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, classified under the Bourgogne AOC. Established by the Boisset family in 1999, the domaine consolidates family vineyard holdings and is named in tribute to the village of Vougeot. The estate is deeply committed to organic and biodynamic farming, striving to express the unique terroir of each parcel through careful viticulture and winemaking. The 'Terres de Famille' cuvée specifically draws from a variety of vineyard sites across different terroirs, showcasing the diversity of Burgundy. The 2022 harvest took place on September 6th and 9th, noted for its alignment with specific lunar calendar days.

## Interesting facts

- The 'Terres de Famille' cuvée is a blend from multiple vineyard parcels.
- Domaine de la Vougeraie is a significant organic and biodynamic producer.
- The estate name pays homage to the village of Vougeot.
- Harvests in 2022 were timed with lunar calendar phases.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and soft tannins make it versatile. Its red fruit notes and subtle earthy undertones complement earthy ingredients like mushrooms and herbs, while its balanced acidity can cut through richer proteins like duck and pork.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Bourgogne Pinot Noir begins with meticulous sorting of grapes in both the vineyard and at the winery. The grapes are then pressed whole bunch using a vertical press. Alcoholic fermentation commences in vats and concludes in barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 months in barrels, with an additional two months spent maturing in vats. The domaine's viticultural practices are rooted in organic and biodynamic principles.