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.
In the vineyard
Manual soil work. In organic conversion (C1 stage).
Harvest
Hand-harvested.
Winemaking
Sorted on a table, 100% destemmed. Fermented 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: approximately 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 off lees. 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 and intense. The nose is open and appealing, with aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, cherry) and a hint of menthol. On the palate, the attack is powerful and direct. The tannins are fine, with great body and volume.
Visual appearance
Deep, intense robe
At nose
Black fruits, menthol notes
On the palate
Full-bodied, powerful, fine tannins, generous volume
Food pairings
Excellent with game, beef steaks, or mature cheeses with strong flavors.