COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Maxime Crotet
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Maxime Crotet is a rising star micro-négociant based in Beaune, Burgundy. After working closely with natural wine pioneers, Crotet established his own négociant-vinificateur project, sourcing organically farmed grapes from select parcels across Burgundy. The 2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir 'Élégance' is crafted from a single parcel in Cheilly-les-Maranges, located in the southern Côte de Beaune. Crotet's philosophy focuses on minimal intervention, showcasing the pure, vibrant expression of Burgundy's terroir through meticulous hand-harvesting and natural vinification.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Maxime Crotet's name is often misread as 'Grotet' on labels due to the stylized gothic font used by the estate.
Fact 02
The grapes for this cuvée are sourced from a single parcel in Cheilly-les-Maranges, a village known for its steep, sun-drenched slopes.
Fact 03
Crotet released a 'Trifecta' of three distinct cuvées in 2023, all made from the exact same Pinot Noir parcel but vinified differently.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Vinification is carried out with whole-cluster inclusion to enhance aromatic complexity and structure. The wine is aged in neutral French oak barrels to preserve the fresh fruit profile without imparting heavy oak flavors. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal to no added sulfur, maintaining the wine's natural energy and purity.
