Vignobles Ludovic Pierrot Hautes Cotes de Beaune Bourgogne Rouge 2023
Vignobles Ludovic Pierrot Hautes Cotes de Beaune Bourgogne Rouge 2023
Tasting Notes
For the discerning Burgundy enthusiast, this 2023 Hautes-Côtes de Beaune from Vignobles Ludovic Pierrot represents the compelling contemporary evolution of the region. Sourced from cooler, high-altitude vineyards just above the structural heavyweights of the Côte de Beaune, this 100% Pinot Noir showcases the thrilling tension and purity that modern biodynamic farming can achieve. Ludovic Pierrot and Jean-Marc Pandraud reject formulaic winemaking, focusing instead on minimal intervention to let the micro-terroir speak fluently.
The 2023 vintage delivers a highly expressive, aérien profile. On the nose, it offers an immediate, crunchy basket of wild red berries, juicy cherries, and subtle hints of spice. On the palate, the wine is delightfully gourmand yet structurally precise, framed by finely chiseled, delicate tannins and a bright, vibrant acidity that highlights its limestone roots. It is a masterclass in tension, freshness, and immediate pleasure, offering an authentic, unmanipulated taste of Burgundy that punches well above its regional weight class.