# Hérisson Rouge Coteaux Bourguignons (2024)

- **Producer:** Domaine Rochebin
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Gamay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €40
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 12–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry

## About this wine

Hérisson (French for hedgehog) is a collaboration between Communal Brands and Domaine Rochebin, created to bring authentic, high-quality Burgundian wine into a sustainable 3-liter bag-in-box format. Located in Azé in the Mâconnais region, Domaine Rochebin spans 50 hectares and was established in 1925. Today, third-generation winemaker Mickaël Marillier leads the estate with a commitment to sustainable viticulture and traditional methods. This eco-friendly wine offers a classic Burgundian experience while significantly lowering packaging carbon emissions.

## Interesting facts

- Hérisson is French for hedgehog, named as a tribute to vineyard biodiversity.
- Produced by Domaine Rochebin, an estate founded in 1925 in the Mâconnais region.
- Selected as one of the 15 Best Boxed Wines for 2024 by VinePair.
- Packaged in an eco-friendly 3-liter bag-in-box format to reduce carbon footprint.

## Food pairing

This light to medium-bodied red wine features bright acidity and gentle tannins, making it exceptionally versatile at the table. It shines alongside savory charcuterie, soft creamy cheeses, lean meats, and tomato-based pasta dishes that balance its crisp acidity without overpowering its vibrant red fruit core.

## Wine making process

Sourced from sustainably farmed estate vineyards with vine ages ranging from 1950 to 2000 planted on clay and limestone soils. The grapes are 100% hand-harvested and fully destemmed before undergoing a 1-week maceration. Primary fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks over 7 days with daily punch-downs. The wine is then racked into concrete tanks and aged for 5 months without oak contact, followed by light fining and filtration to ensure optimal freshness in a boxed format.