# Vosne-Romanée Aux Raviolles (2023)

- **Producer:** Maison Capitain·Gagnerot
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €69
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–15 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant, vanilla, cloves

## About this wine

The Vosne-Romanée 'Aux Raviolles' 2023 from Maison Capitain-Gagnerot is a village-level appellation wine from the renowned Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France. This 100% Pinot Noir hails from the 'Aux Raviolles' climat, characterized by its distinctive limestone and marl soils. The producer, Maison Capitain-Gagnerot, is a historic, family-owned estate with a legacy spanning nine generations since 1802, recognized for their winemaking excellence. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was noted for its quality and quantity, with careful vineyard management and sorting contributing to the final wine.

## Interesting facts

- The 'Aux Raviolles' vineyard soil is a mix of limestone and marl, known for excellent drainage.
- Maison Capitain-Gagnerot has been in the same family for nine generations.
- The estate was named 'Winemakers of the Year' in 2021 by Guide Hachette.
- Burgundy's Vosne-Romanée is often called the 'Grand Cru village' of the Côte de Nuits.

## Food pairing

This full-bodied Pinot Noir's rich tannins and balanced structure are well-suited to complement the protein in richer meats, while its fruit notes can harmonize with earthy mushrooms and subtle sweetness from fruits or root vegetables. The wine's acidity helps to cut through richer sauces and fats.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Vosne-Romanée 'Aux Raviolles' begins with a manual harvest and sorting of the 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation takes place in open vats over about 15 days, with regular punch-downs to aid extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 13 months in oak barrels, with a low proportion of new oak (10%) used to maintain the wine's focus on fruit and terroir. The estate practices certified organic and sustainable viticulture.