Domaine des Perdrix : Vosne-Romanée Village 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Vosne-Romanée Village 2023 Domaine des Perdrix

Tasting notes

Colour
An intense ruby hue, highlighted with violet nuances, unfolds in the glass.

Nose
Highly expressive, the nose reveals aromas of red and black fruits, such as wild strawberry and blackcurrant. It is further enriched with spicy notes reminiscent of black pepper and liquorice.

Palate
The attack is energetic and fruity, opening onto a rich and concentrated mid-palate. The structure is full-bodied, supported by silky, velvety tannins, leading to a remarkably long finish underscored by a lovely mineral freshness.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats such as lamb, or duck breast with orange. It also goes very well with feathered game, mature cheeses (such as Comté or Burgundian cheeses), as well as chocolate desserts.

Service and storage

For optimal enjoyment, this Vosne-Romanée Village 2023 is best served at a temperature between 13 and 14°C, with light aeration while still young. This wine can be cellared until around 2042, with an estimated peak between 2032 and 2038.

Other characteristics

This vintage was awarded a score of 93/100 by the Bettane & Desseauve guide.

The elegance and concentration of a Vosne-Romanée wine

The estate

Located in the heart of Burgundy, Domaine des Perdrix was officially taken over and transformed in 1996 by the Devillard family. This vineyard of around fifteen hectares, spread across prestigious terroirs of the Côte de Nuits, is now run by Amaury and Aurore Devillard. Thanks to significant investment in infrastructure and the arrival of a highly skilled technical team, the estate has become a key reference. It stands out for its respectful approach to the terroir, producing wines renowned for their authenticity.

The vineyard

The grapes destined for this Vosne-Romanée come from eleven distinct plots spread across three climats (Les Quartiers de Nuits, Les Hautes Maizières and Les Chalandins), representing a total surface area of 1.05 hectares. Located at an altitude ranging from 260 to 330 metres, the vines, averaging around fifty years old, thrive on clay-limestone soils. The grapes are hand-harvested into small, perforated crates to preserve the integrity of the berries.

The vintage

2023 began with a mild, dry winter, delaying budbreak until early April and thus avoiding spring frosts. The growing cycle unfolded under favourable conditions with average rainfall. During the particularly early harvest, a heatwave allowed for excellent berry concentration, yielding a generous crop that required green harvesting to control yields.

Winemaking and aging

After rigorous manual sorting and destemming, the berries of this Vosne-Romanée Village 2023 undergo a four-to-six-day cold pre-fermentation maceration. Alcoholic fermentation is then triggered using indigenous yeasts in small open vats, punctuated by punch-downs, with temperatures not exceeding 32°C. Aging takes place over a period of 12 to 18 months, without racking, in 228-litre French oak barrels, with the proportion of new wood ranging from 30 to 50%.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir