# Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir (2023)

- **Producer:** Labouré-Roi
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €40
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cloves, vanilla, earth, mushroom, wet leaves

## About this wine

The Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir from Labouré-Roi is a red wine from the Burgundy AOC in France, made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Labouré-Roi, established in 1832, is a négociant-éleveur based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, dedicated to representing Burgundy's terroirs. The grapes are sourced from various communes within Burgundy, including the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. The 2023 vintage benefited from warm and favorable growing conditions. Labouré-Roi's long history and role as a merchant-producer position this wine as an introduction to the Burgundy wine landscape.

## Interesting facts

- Labouré-Roi has been a wine ambassador for nearly 200 years.
- Grapes come from vines aged between 17 and 69 years old.
- Over 80% of Labouré-Roi's production is exported globally.
- The producer is a négociant-éleveur, a key role in Burgundy.

## Food pairing

The medium body and balanced acidity of this Pinot Noir make it versatile. Its tannins complement the protein in meats, while its fruit notes can echo or contrast with various sauces and herbs. It's well-suited for dishes that are not overly heavy, allowing the wine's finesse to shine.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir begins with hand-harvesting and meticulous grape sorting. A cold maceration period precedes fermentation in wooden or stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for several months primarily in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness and fruit character.