# Patriarche Père & Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir (2024)

- **Producer:** Patriarche Père & Fils
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €17
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, soil, chalky clay, stone, blackcurrant, vanilla, clove

## About this wine

The Patriarche Père & Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir is a red wine from the esteemed Bourgogne region of France, made exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Produced by Patriarche Père & Fils, one of Burgundy's oldest négociant-éleveurs founded in 1780 and based in Beaune, this wine represents a blend sourced from three distinct areas: the Côte de Beaune for finesse, the Hautes Côtes de Beaune for fruitiness, and the Côte Chalonnaise for elegance. The 2024 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions, including high rainfall and frost, leading to reduced yields but a focus on quality. Patriarche's approach as a négociant-éleveur involves overseeing vineyard plots and carefully selecting grapes to craft their wines, drawing on the rich history and terroir of Burgundy.

## Interesting facts

- Patriarche's cellars are among the largest in Burgundy, spanning over 2 kilometers.
- The producer is a négociant-éleveur, meaning they buy grapes and/or wine and then craft and bottle it.
- The blend sources fruit from three distinct Burgundy sub-regions for complexity.
- The 2024 growing season was one of the most challenging in decades for Burgundy.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and delicate tannins are well-suited to lighter meats and poultry, while its bright acidity can cut through richer sauces. Earthy notes in the wine complement mushroom dishes, and its fruit-forward character pairs well with fruit-based sauces or accompaniments.

## Wine making process

The Patriarche Père & Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir is produced using traditional methods. The 100% Pinot Noir grapes are destemmed before undergoing vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with an average vatting time of around 15 days. This process is designed to capture the fresh, fruity essence of the grape. Post-fermentation, the wine is matured in stainless steel tanks to maintain its vibrancy and fruit-forward profile. This approach prioritizes the expression of the Pinot Noir varietal and the regional characteristics of Bourgogne.