COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Derain Carole & Julien
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Riaux is a 2023 Bourgogne AOC red wine from Domaine Derain Carole & Julien, made from 100% Pinot Noir. The domaine, a respected name in Burgundy's natural and biodynamic wine scene, was founded by Dominique Derain and is now managed by Julien Altaber and Carole Schwab, who uphold its philosophy of minimal intervention. The vineyard is located on clay-loam soils near Puligny-Montrachet. The 2023 vintage is noted for its delicate and immediate fruit character. The domaine is certified organic and follows biodynamic practices, with a total annual production of around 20,000 bottles across its 5.5 hectares.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€31
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine Derain is a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy.
Fact 02
The estate is certified organic by Ecocert.
Fact 03
The vines for 'Les Riaux' were planted in the late 1980s.
Fact 04
Julien Altaber and Carole Schwab also run their own winery, Sextant.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 Les Riaux was produced using a minimal intervention approach. Grapes were 70% destemmed and fermented in conical wooden vats without temperature control for 20 days, with daily punch-downs during the second half of maceration. Fermentation concluded in barrels after pressing. The wine then aged for 10 months in barrels. The domaine adheres to certified organic and biodynamic viticultural practices, focusing on soil health and natural vineyard management. The overall winemaking philosophy prioritizes allowing the terroir and grape to express themselves authentically.
