Vintage Character The 2023 Bourgogne Rouge from Domaine Gérard Raphet showcases the estate's mastery of regional Burgundy terroir. A warm and sunny growing season in 2023 allowed the Pinot Noir grapes to ripen fully, imparting a generous fruit profile balanced by a vibrant, refreshing acidity. Sourced from forty-year-old vines planted in clay-limestone soils near Morey-Saint-Denis, this wine inherits a remarkable mineral depth and structural complexity that punches far above its regional appellation.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, this expressive Pinot Noir reveals bright aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry, and delicate violet notes. The medium-bodied palate is exceptionally graceful, showing a silky texture with fine-grained tannins that frame flavors of wild strawberry and earthy forest floor. It finishes with a clean, mineral-driven persistence and a hint of spice, making it a perfect partner for pan-seared duck breast or Peking duck.
Winery Background Located in the heart of Morey-Saint-Denis, Domaine Gérard Raphet is a historic, four-generation estate currently run by Gérard and his daughter Virginie. The family is renowned for their hands-off philosophy, focusing on low-intervention viticulture and old-vine preservation. In the cellar, natural yeast fermentation is followed by aging in neutral French oak barrels to avoid masking the delicate Pinot Noir fruit, resulting in a classic, unfiltered representation of Côte de Nuits winemaking.