COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Ropiteau Frères
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Established in 1848 in Meursault, Burgundy, Ropiteau Frères is historically revered for high-end white and red Burgundy. With the Grande Réserve Pinot Noir, the estate intentionally steps outside its native region to apply its centuries of Burgundian expertise to southern French fruit, crafting an accessible, elegant wine. The 2025 vintage marks a historic milestone for the house, representing a collaborative transition between two generations of winemakers: the veteran cellarmaster Nicolas Burnez, who joined in 2003, and his talented young apprentice Justine Pillot. This wine serves as both a succession showcase and an apprentice trial, marrying traditional know-how with a forward-thinking modern vision.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2025 vintage represents a historic passing of the torch from veteran cellarmaster Nicolas Burnez to his apprentice Justine Pillot.
Fact 02
Prominent Scandinavian wine critics have awarded this wine 'FYND!' (Bargain) status for its exceptional quality-to-price ratio.
Fact 03
Although produced by a historic Burgundy house, the grapes are sourced from the sun-drenched clay-limestone soils of Languedoc-Roussillon.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from select clay-limestone parcels within the Pays d'Oc in Southern France. To preserve natural acidity, bright primary fruit aromatics, and structural elegance, the grapes are harvested at night under cool temperatures. Vinification is carried out with traditional Burgundian sensibilities in modern, temperature-controlled facilities. The wine undergoes aging with partial French oak contact (approximately one-third of the blend) to introduce structure, subtle vanilla, and gentle spice notes without masking the delicate, primary red fruit character of the Pinot Noir.
