In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, spice, earth, rose
Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk
A juicy, accessible regional Pinot from biodynamic vines, with red cherry, spice and a fresh finish.
What it pairs with
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Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Saucisson de Lyon
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Cured pork and pistachio sit comfortably beside a supple village Pinot with savoury length. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.
How to serve Bourgogne Terres de Famille
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Saucisson de Lyon, Pate en croute lyonnais. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The estate's biodynamic regional Pinot, a friendly entry to the range.
- 2008 — Terres de Famille launched
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Vougeraie
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Regional (Bourgogne, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 12 months in French oak, mostly used
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Bourgogne Terres de Famille
What does Bourgogne Terres de Famille taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, spice, earth, rose. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A juicy, accessible regional Pinot from biodynamic vines, with red cherry, spice and a fresh finish.
When should I drink Bourgogne Terres de Famille?
Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bourgogne Terres de Famille?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Saucisson de Lyon and Pate en croute lyonnais. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Bourgogne Terres de Famille?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Regional (Bourgogne, AOC).