COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Labouré-Roi
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir from Labouré-Roi is a red wine from the Burgundy AOC in France, made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Labouré-Roi, established in 1832, is a négociant-éleveur based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, dedicated to representing Burgundy's terroirs. The grapes are sourced from various communes within Burgundy, including the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. The 2023 vintage benefited from warm and favorable growing conditions. Labouré-Roi's long history and role as a merchant-producer position this wine as an introduction to the Burgundy wine landscape.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Labouré-Roi has been a wine ambassador for nearly 200 years.
Fact 02
Grapes come from vines aged between 17 and 69 years old.
Fact 03
Over 80% of Labouré-Roi's production is exported globally.
Fact 04
The producer is a négociant-éleveur, a key role in Burgundy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir begins with hand-harvesting and meticulous grape sorting. A cold maceration period precedes fermentation in wooden or stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for several months primarily in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness and fruit character.
