In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, spice, rose, earth
Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk
A light, easy regional Pinot with red cherry, spice and a soft, 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 Pinot Noir
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
An entry-level regional Pinot from one of Beaune's largest historic houses.
- 1780 — Maison Patriarche founded
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Patriarche Pere et Fils
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Regional (Bourgogne, AOC)
- Oak
- Aged in vat and older oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1780
Frequently asked about Bourgogne Pinot Noir
What does Bourgogne Pinot Noir taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, spice, rose, earth. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A light, easy regional Pinot with red cherry, spice and a soft, fresh finish.
When should I drink Bourgogne Pinot Noir?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bourgogne Pinot Noir?
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 Pinot Noir?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Regional (Bourgogne, AOC).