Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet Bourgogne Les Pince Vin 2022

Well before the more global movement toward sustainability and almost 20 years before Ecocert was created to certify organic agriculture, Alain insisted on organic methods. Since the start of his career, when he first began to work rented Gevrey-Chambertin vines in the 1970s, he used only ‘contact’ products, and rejuvenated the soil with composted organic matter rather than industrial fertilizer. Most importantly, and before most of his neighbors, he recognized the importance of regular plowing to generate healthier soils and vines. Jean-Luc and Eric have taken their father’s work a step farther. Viticulture is now biodynamic (though not certified), and the two have fitted the cuverie with their own copper biodynamizer.

Vine Age: Planted in 1960 (60%), 1965 (20%), 1990 (20%). Vinification: Triple sorted, once in the vineyard, twice more on sorting tables. Destemmed, ambient yeast fermentation with punch-downs and pump-overs. Aged 18 months in barrels (20% new).

This is juicy and tasty, a great regional wine to enjoy young.

Producer: Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Bourgogne 

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml