Vibrant & Concentrated Pinot Noir from a Highly Regarded Vineyard

The wine showcases a rich and concentrated profile, with vibrant notes of strawberry and cherry. It delivers excellent balance, fresh acidity, and a distinct minerality, leading to a long, refined finish.

• 100% Pinot Noir 
• Naturally fermented with around 80% whole clusters, and aged for about a year in barrels (30% new oak)
• 16,5 Pts | Jancis Robinson
• 92 Pts | Inside Burgundy 

Food pairing: Refined dishes such as poultry, game birds, or lamb. 

BEHIND THE WINE

Grapes are hand-picked, naturally fermented with around 80% whole clusters, and aged for about a year in barrels, with 30% being new oak

Domaine Derey Frères is located in the village of Couchey, nestled between Marsannay and Fixin. The family's winemaking heritage dates back to 1650, though the estate adopted the name Derey Frères in the 1950s when brothers Albert and Maurice formalised the domaine as we know it today. Now under the stewardship of the sixth generation—brothers Maxime, Romain, and Pierre-Marie—the family tradition continues, with oversight and guidance from their father, Pierre Derey. The teamwork among the brothers truly embodies the domaine's name, "Frères" (Brothers).

The estate spans 20 hectares of vineyards, stretching from the outskirts of Dijon to Gevrey-Chambertin. Their holdings include Bourgogne Rouge vineyards with historical ties to the Dukes of Burgundy, remnants of Dijon's ancient vineyards. The heart of the domaine lies in their 10 hectares of vines in Marsannay, complemented by plots in Fixin and Gevrey-Chambertin.

In recent years, the brothers have transitioned the entire domaine to organic practices, with certification beginning with the 2023 vintage. Maxime, the winemaker, takes a flexible approach in the cellar, sometimes incorporating whole bunches in fermentation (ranging from 20% to 100%), allowing for spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts, and deciding on the use of sulfites based on the vintage. Aging lasts 12 to 18 months, with new oak accounting for an average of 25%, rising to 40% for their top cuvées.

The resulting wines reflect the character of the three brothers: instinctive, honest, and approachable. They offer immediate enjoyment with vibrant, juicy fruit while retaining the structure to age gracefully over time.