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

Clay-limestone soil made up of colluvium and silt over stony ground known locally as “chailles” (limestone pebbles) from the Buisson valley. This well-drained soil promotes faster ripening and earlier grape maturity.

Terroir

Soil: clay-limestone with limestone gravel
Topography: good drainage, early ripening site

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. Cold static settling for about a week before racking to remove lees. Wine is then transferred to barrels.

Ageing

25% new oak barrels. Aged for 11 months.

Varietal

Pinot Noir : 100%

Serving

Serve at 14–16°C.

Ageing potential

3 to 5 years

Tasting

Deep and intense ruby color. The nose is fresh and expressive, with aromas of red and black fruits, and a touch of spice. The attack on the palate is clean, showing freshness and depth. Tannins are smooth and well-integrated.

Visual appearance

Deep ruby red

At nose

Red and black berries, spices

On the palate

Fresh and deep, with smooth tannins

Food pairings

Ideal with barbecued meats or duck breast.