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Pinot Noir is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic grape varieties in the world. Originating in Burgundy, it embodies elegance, finesse, and complexity. Its red wines are renowned for their aromatic delicacy and velvety texture on the palate, making it an essential reference in the world of wine.
Appreciated by winemakers but feared for its fragility, this delicate grape variety reflects, like no other, the uniqueness of the terroir and the personality of the estate that cultivates it. Each bottle tells a story: that of a vintage, a soil, and a winemaker's expertise.
A deeply rooted history
The Pinot Noir grape has a long history. Already cultivated during Roman times, it established itself in the Middle Ages thanks to Benedictine and Cistercian monks, who shaped the vineyards of Burgundy. It was they who identified the best climates and contributed to the reputation of Burgundy's great crus.
Its name comes from the shape of its cluster, tight and conical, resembling a pine cone. Over the centuries, it became the king grape of the Côte d'Or, a symbol of prestigious appellations like Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, or Clos de Vougeot.
Pinot Noir in France and internationally
While Burgundy remains its historical cradle, Pinot Noir also thrives in other regions of France. In Alsace, it is the only authorized grape variety for producing red AOP wines: fruity, gourmet, and often lighter than their Burgundian cousins. In Champagne, it plays a central role, especially in the Montagne de Reims and the Aube, where it brings body, intensity, and structure to sparkling cuvées.
Outside of France, this grape variety has traveled and found new terroirs. In Germany, it is known as Spätburgunder and is experiencing a true revival with high-quality wines. In Italy, it becomes Pinot Nero, offering elegant wines in Alto Adige or Lombardy. In the United States, Oregon and California have built part of their reputation on this grape, offering sunny and generous cuvées. Finally, in New Zealand, Chile, and South Africa, it expresses itself with freshness and balance, always true to its reputation as a universal grape variety.
A demanding and fragile grape variety
Pinot Noir is often described as a capricious grape variety. Its vines are susceptible to downy mildew, powdery mildew, and botrytis. Its compact clusters, with thin-skinned, blue-black berries, make it fragile in the face of climatic hazards. However, when cultivated under ideal conditions, it produces wines of incomparable elegance.
It ripens early, allowing it to adapt to cool climates, but it does not tolerate excessive heat well. The best results are obtained on calcareous and clay-limestone soils, where it expresses finesse and verticality.
A unique aromatic palette
On the nose, Pinot Noir is immediately recognizable. When young, it develops intense aromas of cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, or wild strawberry. With time, it evolves towards more complex notes of undergrowth, mushroom, leather, or even truffle.
On the palate, it is distinguished by fine tannins, a silky texture, and a persistent finish. Its relatively light color contrasts with the depth of its aromatic complexity. Few grape varieties are capable of delivering both such finesse and such diversity of expression depending on the climate, vintage, and winemaking.
Wine styles and diversity of expressions
Pinot Noir is extremely versatile. In Burgundy, it produces wines ranging from fruity and approachable reds to grand crus capable of aging for several decades. In Champagne, it structures blends and defines great Blanc de Noirs, powerful and elegant. In Alsace, it offers gourmet and fresh cuvées, perfect for enjoying young.
Elsewhere, it yields sunnier wines (California, Australia) or more taut ones (New Zealand, Germany). Some estates even choose to use it to produce elegant and light rosés, perfect for aperitifs.
Aging potential and food pairings
Pinot Noir has remarkable aging potential. A simple red wine is enjoyed in its early years, but grand crus reach their peak after 15 to 20 years, revealing fascinating tertiary aromas.
In gastronomy, its pairings are numerous. Fruity and approachable versions accompany charcuterie, grilled poultry, and vegetarian dishes. More full-bodied cuvées pair well with game, slow-cooked meats, or strong cheeses. In Champagne, it enhances seafood, oysters, and iodine-rich haute cuisine.
Pinot Noir and natural wines
In the world of natural wines, Pinot Noir holds a prominent place. Its aromatic purity and natural balance make it an ideal grape variety for winemaking without additives. Many estates in Burgundy, Alsace, and the New World produce frank, lively, and luminous cuvées that appeal to a new generation of enthusiasts.
Every bottle of Pinot Noir is an invitation to taste. Whether it comes from Burgundy, Champagne, Alsace, or elsewhere, it remains true to its reputation: a noble, delicate grape, and undoubtedly one of the most exciting to discover.
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Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru “Monts Luisants” Red 2022
20500
€205,00
Unit price perFrédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru “Monts Luisants” Red 2022
20500
€205,00
Unit price perMorey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru "Monts Luisants" Red 2022,
Frédéric Cossard 2022
From the Monts Luisants plot, this organic and natural red premier cru is a rarity. Vinified by Frédéric Cossard, it is a beautiful Burgundy wine in the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation, in the Côte de Nuits.
Vinification
The small clay-limestone Monts Luisants plot is located above the village of Morey-Saint-Denis. The Pinot Noir planted here is of the Pinot Fin variety, a very old and increasingly rare strain. The vines are around seventy years old. The vines are cultivated without pesticides and the wine is made without any additives or added sulfites, with whole bunch maceration.
Tasting
A dense, powerful, complex and elegant wine, a Burgundian gem like Frédéric Cossard knows how to make. This Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru "Monts Luisants" is overflowing with aromas of fresh fruit, substance and depth, with notes of red fruits and violets. This bewitching wine promises to improve for a long time, ten years and more. If you don't taste it beforehand, enjoy it with charcuterie, cured meats, roasted or grilled meats. A beautiful piece of wagyu from Spain or Japan selected by Aitana, that sounds tempting! Or a good fatty steak from Mézenc, not bad either with this great Burgundy.
Learn more about Frédéric Cossard
Frédéric Cossard gives the floor in organic and natural mode to the wines of Burgundy (and elsewhere), undistorted by agricultural chemicals, according to the style and convictions of this winegrower and merchant. Wherever the grapes come from, his wines bear the Cossard brand, both classic and creative.
Between viticulture and trading
Frédéric Cossard created the Chassorney estate in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, then ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne-Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. Since the recent sale of this estate, Frédéric continues to manage his trading house, created in 2006 in his own name. He vinifies grapes from the greatest climates of Burgundy, but also from the Jura, Languedoc and elsewhere.
A solid commitment to nature
At Frédéric Cossard, the work of the soil and the vines is done naturally: plowing by horse, biodynamics, no chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The harvest, by hand, is carried out at full maturity. Frédéric Cossard's vintages are rare and coveted, wines that are always highly anticipated but which sometimes require waiting.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Mercurey Les Vignes Blanches Qvevris Red 2022
7200
€72,00
Unit price perFrédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Mercurey Les Vignes Blanches Qvevris Red 2022
7200
€72,00
Unit price perMercurey Les Vignes Blanches Qvevris Red 2022
The "Les Vignes Blanches" vintage is an organic and natural red wine from the Bourgogne-Mercurey appellation. It is produced by Frédéric Cossard, exclusively from Pinot Noir and aged in terracotta containers (qvevris).
Vinification
Les Vignes Blanches is a climat in the Mercurey appellation with clay-limestone soil. Frédéric Cossard vinified and aged it in qvevri (Georgian-style buried jars), which gives it a patina, rounds it out, and accentuates its velvety texture and depth. It is aged for one year.
Tasting
Fresh, wild, and intense, this Mercurey "Les Vignes Blanches" is a pleasure to drink with abandon. Morello cherries, black fruits, cherry, raspberry, complexity on the nose, giving way to floral then mineral and roasted notes. On the palate, there is plenty of fruit, sap, breadth, and density, with silky, melted tannins of great finesse, completely devoid of harshness. Long, fruity, and distinguished finish. Made for the rib steak, the beef fillet, the roast duck, the fine charcuterie.
Learn more about Frédéric Cossard and the Domaine de Chassorney
Frédéric Cossard and the domaine de Chassorney give the floor in organic and natural mode to Burgundy wines (and moreover), not distorted by agricultural chemistry, according to the style and convictions of this winegrower and merchant. Wherever the grapes come from, his wines bear the Cossard brand, both classic and creative.
Between viticulture and trade
Frédéric Cossard created the domaine de Chassorney in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne-Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own trading house and buys organic grapes from the greatest climates of Burgundy, but also from Jura, Languedoc and elsewhere.
A solid commitment to nature
At Frédéric Cossard, the work of the soil and the vines is done naturally: plowing by horse, biodynamics, no chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The harvest, by hand, is carried out at full maturity. Frédéric Cossard's vintages are rare and sought-after, wines that are always highly anticipated but which sometimes require waiting.
Nuits Saint Georges Les Damodes Qvevris Red 2023
Gevrey Chambertin Les Genevrières Qvevris Red 2023
Magnum Elios Red 2022,
Jean Marc Dreyer
In the heart of Alsace, Jean-Marc Dreyer, a winemaker committed to organic and biodynamic agriculture (AB, Eurofeuille), creates an exceptional vintage with his magnum Elios 2022. Made from naturally vinified Pinot Noir, this wine embodies the purity and finesse of the Alsatian terroir.
A vibrant and delicate Pinot Noir
Produced through maceration and spontaneous fermentation, this wine benefits from careful aging, which enhances the precision of Pinot Noir while respecting its fruit. Its airy structure and balance make it a delicious and accessible red, ideal for a convivial tasting.
An expressive nose and an elegant palate
The nose reveals subtle notes of cherry, raspberry and sweet spices, with a floral touch that brings freshness. On the palate, the attack is supple and fruity, with silky tannins and a beautiful mineral length.
How to pair it?
Served at 16-18°C, this magnum of Alsace AOP will perfectly accompany roast poultry, a veal fillet or a platter of fine charcuterie. Its aging potential of 5 to 10 years will allow it to gain complexity over time.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Magnum Bourgogne En Carran La Croix de Bernard Red 2020
12900
€129,00
Unit price perFrédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Magnum Bourgogne En Carran La Croix de Bernard Red 2020
12900
€129,00
Unit price perMagnum Bourgogne En Carran La Croix de Bernard Red 2020,
Domaine de Chassorney
Located in Burgundy, Domaine de Chassorney, run by the talented Frédéric Cossard, produces wines of remarkable purity and elegance. This Bourgogne En Carran La Croix de Bernard 2020, in magnum format, perfectly embodies Burgundian Pinot Noir in all its finesse and depth.
A precise and refined Pinot Noir
Produced using respectful viticulture, this Bourgogne AOP fully expresses its terroir thanks to natural vinification and careful aging. Its aging potential of 5 to 10 years allows you to appreciate the full evolution of its aromas and its silky texture.
A subtle nose and a harmonious palate
Upon opening, this Pinot Noir reveals a delicate nose, blending fresh red fruits, floral notes and a hint of sweet spices. On the palate, the structure is supple and elegant, with fine tannins and a beautiful mineral length.
What pairings for this great bottle
Served at 16-18°C, it will go wonderfully with white meats, roast poultry, fine charcuterie and mature cheeses. This magnum format is ideal for special occasions and meals with lovers of authentic Burgundy.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Saint Romain Sous Roche Qvevris Red 2020
10500
€105,00
Unit price perFrédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Saint Romain Sous Roche Qvevris Red 2020
10500
€105,00
Unit price perSaint Romain Sous Roche Qvevris Red 2020
Domaine de Chassorney
Plenty of fruit and roundness supported by sumptuous minerality; the blackberry and blackcurrant give free rein, and the palate reveals remarkable density and fullness. The Pinot Noir benefits greatly from the smoothness provided by aging in qvevris (Georgian-style terracotta jars). This Pinot Noir from the Qvevris series comes from a plot with a steep, south-southeast-facing terroir located between 280 and 400 meters above sea level in the Saint-Romain appellation. The soils are primarily marl, limestone, and clay. The grapes macerate in whole bunches.
Learn more
Through his entirely natural work, Frédéric Cossard gives voice to the terroirs and Burgundy wines, undistorted by agricultural chemicals. Having observed, during his years of trading, the existence of harmful viticultural practices, the winemaker used this counter-example to practice unadulterated viticulture. Thus, he produces vintages of purity and elegance without artifice that are among the most sought-after in Burgundy. Frédéric worked as a wine broker for some time before creating the Domaine de Chassorney with his partner Laure in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own wine trading house and buys organic grapes to vinify, according to his style and convictions, great vintages such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée and several Beaujolais crus. The practice is not limited to Burgundy since vintages are made from grapes purchased in the Jura or Languedoc. At his home, the soil and vines are worked as naturally as possible: regular horse-drawn ploughing, no addition of chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The vines are cared for according to biodynamic principles: homeopathic treatments based on essential oils, copper and sulfur in minimal doses. The harvest is entirely manual, carried out at full maturity, at the end of October. Reds or whites, classic Burgundies or more atypical or less "regional" bottles, Frédéric's vintages are rare and sought-after wines, which sometimes require waiting.
Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Skin Contact Sous Roche Red 2016
11200
€112,00
Unit price perFrédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney
Skin Contact Sous Roche Red 2016
11200
€112,00
Unit price perSkin Contact Sous Roche Red 2016
Domaine de Chassorney
This Pinot Noir comes from a plot with a steep, south-southeast facing terroir located between 280 and 400 meters above sea level in the Saint-Romain appellation. The soils are mainly marl, limestone and clay. The grapes, from fifty-year-old vines, macerate in whole bunches. Aging takes place for about a year in barrels. Beautiful structure, well-rounded tannins, and lovely notes of black fruits.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
