Domaine Pierre Henri Rougeot Gevrey Chambertin 'En Reniard' 2018
4.5
HK$900
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Pierre-Henri Rougeot Gevrey-Chambertin 'En Reniard' 2018 is a village-level lieu-dit bottling from the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation in the Côte de Nuits. The warm, generous 2018 Burgundy growing season delivered ripe fruit and ample concentration, making it a notably strong vintage in Gevrey while preserving enough freshness to keep the wine vivid rather than heavy. Sourced from the lower, flatter part of the commune, En Reniard is shaped by deeper alluvial and clay-rich soils, which tend to give Pinot Noir a broader, more supple texture than the firmer, more mineral style often associated with the mid-slope.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, this Pinot Noir opens with black cherry, raspberry, violet and plum, backed by hints of spice, earth and a faint stony savor. The palate is medium- to full-bodied for Burgundy, with silky fruit at the core, fine but present tannins, and a line of acidity that keeps the wine poised. Its finish carries ripe red and dark berry notes with gentle spice and underbrush. Pair it with duck breast, herb-roasted pork loin, or wild mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Pierre-Henri Rougeot comes from a long-established Meursault family domaine, but his own label has become especially admired for its organic farming and low-intervention philosophy. Fruit is typically hand-harvested, fermentation relies on native yeasts, extraction is gentle, and élevage is handled with restraint so the vineyard voice stays clear. Many cuvées are made with very little or no added sulfur, a choice that reflects his pursuit of purity, energy and transparent site expression—an approach that has made his small-production Burgundies particularly compelling for drinkers seeking authenticity.