# Les Ursulines Bourgogne Pinot Noir (2021)

- **Producer:** Jean-Claude Boisset
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €37
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cranberry, red cherry, vanilla, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

Les Ursulines Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2021 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Burgundy AOC, produced by Jean-Claude Boisset. The winery is situated in a historic Ursuline convent in Nuits-Saint-Georges, reflecting a winemaking philosophy focused on 'origins, purity, and elegance.' This approach aims to showcase the inherent qualities of the Burgundy terroir. The 2021 vintage experienced a smaller harvest, which can contribute to wine concentration. The grapes for this wine come from vines that are, on average, 35 to 40 years old.

## Interesting facts

- The winery is housed in a former Ursuline convent.
- Winemaking philosophy: 'origins, purity, and elegance'.
- Vines average 35-40 years of age.
- Fermented with indigenous yeasts.

## Food pairing

The medium body and moderate tannins of this Pinot Noir make it versatile. Its red fruit notes and subtle earthy undertones complement the richness of red meats and game. Acidity in the wine can cut through richer sauces and fats, while its fruit can harmonize with fruit-based accompaniments.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Les Ursulines Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2021 begins with hand-harvesting and meticulous sorting of the grapes. The fruit is destemmed but not crushed, and gravity is used to fill the fermentation vats. A 23-day maceration period includes a week of cold maceration at 12°C. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, with occasional punching down of the cap. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in barriques for 16 to 18 months, with a limited use of new oak. Some descriptions mention aging on lees in French oak with a small proportion of gently toasted new oak.