Vintage Character Édouard Delaunay Bourgogne 'Septembre' Rouge 2023 is a regional Bourgogne AOC Pinot Noir that captures the house’s polished, modern take on Burgundy’s most emblematic red grape. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was generous and healthy, with warm growing conditions and ample crop levels helping to produce ripe, expressive fruit, making this an especially appealing, approachable vintage for value within the appellation. Drawn from Burgundian Pinot Noir sites and shaped by the broader Bourgogne terroir, the wine reflects the region’s cool-climate tension, limestone influence, and ability to balance bright red fruit with freshness and finesse.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Expect an inviting nose of red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry, lifted by floral notes and a light touch of spice. On the palate, it is supple and energetic, with a light- to medium-bodied frame, fine tannins, juicy acidity and a clean, gently savory finish that keeps the fruit precise rather than heavy. This is the kind of Burgundy that works beautifully with roast chicken, duck rillettes, or mushroom risotto, where its brightness and silky texture can echo delicate earthiness and umami without overwhelming the dish.
Winery Background Founded in 1893, Édouard Delaunay was long regarded as one of Burgundy’s notable historic houses, and its revival under Laurent Delaunay has restored a strong focus on terroir transparency and meticulous élevage. The house works with carefully selected fruit from across Burgundy, combining rigorous sorting and gentle extraction with a measured use of oak so that purity of Pinot Noir remains central. That balance of heritage and precision, reinforced by the technical direction behind the modern era of the domaine, makes Edouard Delaunay a compelling benchmark for refined, accessible Burgundy at the regional level.