Presentation
Anchored in Marey-lès-Fussey, in the heart of Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Domaine Joannet is a family estate managed by Michel and Fabien Joannet. For several generations, the family has passionately worked its 20 hectares of vines spread between Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. The estate's appellations cover a wide spectrum of Burgundy: Vosne-Romanée, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, Pernand-Vergelesses, Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, and Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. Viticulture is conducted in a reasoned struggle, with rigorous soil work and particular attention to biodiversity. Vinifications are careful, with aging in oak barrels to give the wines depth and elegance. The estate's reds stand out for their freshness, precision, and aging potential, while the whites reveal beautiful mineral tension and remarkable balance.
Location
The Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru “Les Suchots” from Domaine Joannet hails from one of the most prestigious climates in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy.
Terroir
Located between the Grand Crus Echezeaux and Richebourg, the “Les Suchots” climat offers an exceptional terroir of clay-limestone soils—ideal for expressing the full finesse of Pinot Noir. The parcel cultivated by the domaine spans approximately 0.42 hectares and benefits from optimal sun exposure and naturally regulated moisture levels, allowing for consistent ripening of the grapes.
In the vineyard
Soil tilling, sustainable viticultural practices, rigorous yield control, and manual interventions characterize the meticulous work carried out throughout the growing season. Vineyard management is tailored to each vintage, with a strong emphasis on fruit quality and vine balance.
Harvest
Harvesting is done entirely by hand to preserve the integrity of the grapes. Fermentation involves a long maceration period with gentle extraction, designed to emphasize the finesse and elegance of the tannins.
Winemaking
This Premier Cru is vinified using traditional Burgundian methods, exclusively from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape variety of the region.
Ageing
The wine is aged for around 12 months in French oak barrels, with a well-judged balance of new and seasoned oak, allowing the wine to gain complexity without overpowering its identity.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Serving
Serving temperature: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
This Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru stands out with its deep ruby color and purple hues in its youth. The nose is highly complex, offering layers of black cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry, which evolve into deeper aromas of violet, licorice, precious wood, and forest floor. On the palate, the attack is generous and silky, supported by a refined, well-structured tannic frame. The balance between fruit, freshness, and oak is impeccably managed, leading to a long, elegant finish and lasting aromatic persistence.
Visual appearance
Deep ruby with youthful purple tints.
At nose
Aromas of red and black fruits with floral, spicy, and earthy undertones.
On the palate
Silky texture, elegant tannins, balanced freshness, and exceptional length.
Food pairings
This distinguished red Burgundy deserves refined culinary companions. It pairs naturally with noble meats such as roast venison, cherry-glazed duck breast, or tournedos Rossini. It also shines alongside porcini risotto, hare stew, or slow-cooked dishes with truffle or wild mushroom accents. For cheese, washed-rind soft cheeses like Époisses or Langres make for a harmonious match with the wine’s well-structured power.