Domaine Vincent Bachelet - Côte de Beaune-Villages Rouge 2020

Domaine Vincent Bachelet — established in 2007 — currently consists of 17 hectares of vineyards in ten different appellations in the Côte de Beaune and Gevrey-Chambertin. A native of Dezize-lès-Maranges, Vincent is a fourth-generation winegrower. His traditional practices and expertise were acquired while working alongside his two brothers, Jean-François and Jean-Louis, for their father Bernard at Domaine Bernard Bachelet. The three brothers ran the family estate until the mid-2000's, when they divided the estate's 100 hectares between them.

Vincent spent the next decade and a half, not only crafting stellar wines under his new label, but passing on his knowledge and techniques to his children, Aurore and Étienne. As the 2020s rolled around, Vincent divided his vineyards between them with Aurore starting her eponymous domaine and Étienne taking the reins over from his father. Étienne continues the restoration Vincent began on the property, including the 18th century wine cave and cellars. The family's dedication to history and tradition, as well as its natural farming practices, shine through in the estate’s wines. They are true farmer's wines, exhibiting unbelievable purity and authenticity.

Vincent Bachelet's Côte de Beaune-Villages Rouge is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy. The wine displays a light, transparent ruby color in the glass. On the nose, intense aromatics of fresh red fruit, tea leaf and bergamot leap out of the glass. The Côte de Beaune-Villages displays lots of energy on the palate. Medium in body, there are strong red cherry fruit flavors mixed with a touch of earth and spice. A dried floral note lingers on a subtle and long finish. Enjoy with duck confit or baked ham.