Vintage Character Marsannay 'Les Champs Perdrix' 2022 from Domaine Derey Frères is a red Burgundy from a lieu-dit site in the northern Côte de Nuits, crafted from Pinot Noir. The 2022 vintage is widely regarded as a strong one in Burgundy: a warm, dry growing season delivered healthy fruit and impressive concentration, while preserving enough freshness to keep the wines energetic and finely defined. Les Champs Perdrix, in the commune of Couchey, is known for its stony limestone soils and elevated position, a combination that often gives Marsannay a more lifted, mineral and structured expression of Pinot Noir.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, this wine shows vivid aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry, layered with violet, rose petal and a subtle hint of spice. The palate is supple yet taut, with crunchy red-berry fruit, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity carrying the wine toward a savory, chalk-tinged finish. Its balance of perfume, tension and transparency makes it especially appealing with roast duck, grilled quail, or mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Based in Couchey, Domaine Derey Frères is a family estate with roots dating back to the 17th century, now led by Pierre, Maxime and Romain Derey. The brothers have become known for a thoughtful parcel-by-parcel approach, a strong commitment to organic conversion and careful hand-harvesting to preserve fruit integrity. In the cellar, they favor precise vinification designed to let each site speak clearly, using measured oak rather than overt élevage signatures. What sets the domaine apart is its ability to combine Marsannay’s growing ambition with old-vine material and a distinctly terroir-driven, finely etched house style.