# Domaine D'Ardhuy Côte de Beaune-Villages (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine d'Ardhuy
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €31
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, black cherry, blackberry, cloves, cedar, vanilla, chocolate, earth, tobacco, leather, forest floor, mushroom

## About this wine

Domaine D'Ardhuy Côte de Beaune-Villages 2021 is a red wine from Burgundy, France, produced under the Côte de Beaune-Villages AOC. The appellation allows for wines to be a blend from 14 villages within the Côte de Beaune. Domaine d'Ardhuy is a family-run estate, currently managed by the seven daughters of its founder, Gabriel d'Ardhuy. The estate has a long history dating back to 1927 and emphasizes a demanding expertise and an ethical, organic approach to viticulture, aiming to reveal the purity and brilliance of the terroir. Their commitment to environmentally conscious farming practices, including biodynamic viticulture, contributes to the distinctiveness of their wines.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine d'Ardhuy has been practicing biodynamic viticulture since 2009.
- The estate is managed by the seven daughters of the founder, Gabriel d'Ardhuy.
- The Côte de Beaune-Villages appellation allows blending from 14 different villages.
- The estate holds 'Haute Valeur Environnementale Niveau 3' certification.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins, while its fruit and earthy notes can harmonize with roasted meats and mushroom-based dishes. Acidity helps to cut through fattier components, cleansing the palate.

## Wine making process

Domaine D'Ardhuy Côte de Beaune-Villages 2021 is produced using hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation occurs in vats for approximately four weeks. Following fermentation, the red wines are aged in oak barrels, with some indications of aging in French oak for around 12 months. Minimal filtering is performed before bottling. The estate has a history of practicing biodynamic viticulture since 2009 and has held 'Haute Valeur Environnementale Niveau 3' certification since 2019, reflecting their commitment to environmentally conscious farming.