Presentation
At the crossroads of Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, the Domaine D’Ardhuy benefits from an exceptional viticultural heritage with parcels located on prestigious climates. This family house is committed to certified organic viticulture, valuing respect for soils and biodiversity. The vines, cultivated with meticulous care, produce high-quality grapes, sublimated by parcel vinifications. The reds, made from Pinot Noir, stand out for their elegant structure, with notes of black fruits, spices, and beautiful tannic depth. The whites, vinified in oak barrels, reveal all the finesse of Chardonnay, with a silky texture and great persistence. The Domaine D’Ardhuy establishes itself as an essential reference in Burgundy, producing precise, expressive, and aging wines.
Location
Both plots display a soil composition typical of Burgundy: clay over pebbles, with additional gravel from the Aloxe-Corton valley.
Terroir
Soil: clay on pebbles with valley gravel
Topography: classic Burgundy terrain, well-drained and mineral-rich
In the vineyard
Manual soil work. In organic conversion (C1 stage).
Harvest
Hand-harvested.
Winemaking
Sorted on a table, 100% destemmed. Fermentation in open, temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for about 4–5 days. Alcoholic fermentation under cap with alternating pump-overs and punch-downs. Warm post-fermentation maceration for about a week (finishing around 30°C). Total vatting time: 18–20 days. Draining and pneumatic pressing of the marc. No separation between free-run and press juice. Static cold settling for about a week before racking to remove lees. Wine then transferred to barrels.
Ageing
30% new oak barrels. Aged for 12 months.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Serving
Serve at 14–16°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The robe is deep with violet highlights. The nose opens with blackcurrant and cherry aromas, complemented by floral and licorice notes. The palate is powerful, fresh, and well-balanced, with smooth, rounded tannins. Long finish with toasted notes.
Visual appearance
Deep robe with violet tints
At nose
Blackcurrant, cherry, floral, licorice
On the palate
Powerful yet fresh, smooth tannins, long toasted finish
Food pairings
Ideal with marbled beef or Époisses cheese.