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Jean Marc Bouley Bourgogne Cote d’Or Pinot Noir 2022

Jean Marc Bouley Bourgogne Cote d’Or Pinot Noir 2022

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Vibrant, Pure, and Bursting with Red-Fruit Energy

A brilliant gateway to one of Volnay’s most exciting names, the 2022 Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley Bourgogne Côte d’Or is a beautifully energetic and precise regional Pinot Noir. Sourced from estate-held parcels sitting on the flat plains just below the Volnay commune line, this wine punches far above its humble classification. Winemaker Thomas Bouley is celebrated for his focus on structural tension and pure-fruited clarity, and the 2022 vintage showcases this masterfully. It opens with an expressive, high-toned nose of crunchy red cherries, fresh wild raspberries, and violet petals, backed by a subtle earthy undertone. Light-to-medium-bodied and incredibly refreshing, it wraps its juicy fruit core in fine, sandy tannins, delivering a clean, limestone-driven finish that is pure joy to drink.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Light-to-Medium, Fresh & Bright ●●●●●
Tannins Fine-Grained, Light & Sandy ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity High, Vibrant & Crunchy ●●●●●
Fruit Red Cherry, Wild Raspberry & Redcurrant ●●●●●
Oak Barely Perceptible (Aged in older, seasoned French oak barrels) ●●●●●

Terroir & Winemaking Reality

  • Volnay-Adjacent Terroir: The fruit for this Bourgogne Côte d'Or is sourced from flat land parcels situated just on the border of the Volnay commune. Featuring a healthy mix of clay and limestone, this site gives the wine a lovely red-fruited print, capturing a slice of the classic grace and perfumed character of its prestigious neighbor without the premier cru price tag.
  • Thomas Bouley's Touch: Known as one of the most obsessive, quality-driven viticulturists in the Côte de Beaune, Thomas Bouley treats his regional wines with the exact same meticulous care as his village and premier crus. In the warm, solar 2022 vintage, Thomas focused heavily on maintaining freshness. By managing his canopies to protect the fruit and utilizing neutral wood aging, he preserved a striking, energetic line of acidity that prevents the ripe vintage fruit from feeling heavy.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir hand-harvested from estate-owned plots bordering Volnay.
  • Crafted by Thomas Bouley, widely regarded as one of Burgundy's most brilliant young winemaking talents.
  • A beautifully fresh, high-toned, and balanced expression of the solar 2022 vintage.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Bright, translucent ruby-red core with bright pink highlights at the rim.
  • Nose: Lifted, floral, and intensely primary. It unfurls with fragrant aromas of fresh red cherries, wild strawberries, and raspberries, complemented by notes of violet petals and a subtle limestone earthiness.
  • Palate: Bone-dry, light-to-medium-bodied, and remarkably lively. The entry is bright and crunchy, delivering a mouth-watering core of red berries. Light, sandy tannins give the palate subtle grip, while a vibrant spine of acidity keeps the finish remarkably clean, fresh, and mineral-driven.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 14–15°C. A light chill keeps the crunchy red fruit notes incredibly crisp and focuses the vibrant acidity.
  • Decanting: No extensive decanting necessary. Pop, pour, and enjoy its primary fruit energy, though it will comfortably drink beautifully over the next 4 to 6 years in a cellar.
  • Western Pairing: Herb-roasted chicken, charcuterie boards, pan-seared duck breast, or a simple wild mushroom flatbread.
  • Asian Pairing: Peking Duck (北京烤鴨), Cantonese soy-braised chicken, or dim sum such as char siu bao (叉燒包).

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