Ladoix 1er cru Basses Mourottes 2023 Domaine d'Ardhuy

The Ladoix 1er Cru Basses Mourottes 2023 from Domaine d'Ardhuy is one of the most singular and precious cuvées from this historic domaine, established in Corgoloin over 125 years ago. Situated just below the Corton Grand Cru Hautes Mourottes, this remarkable terroir at the very heart of the Corton hillside produces a Pinot Noir of elegance, precision and minerality that rivals many of the more celebrated Premier Crus of the Côte de Beaune.

The terroir of Basses Mourottes

The name Mourottes is a lesson in Burgundian etymology: Mourotte is a diminutive of Mur (wall), with the Burgundian suffix ottes, referring to the walls of ancient stone quarries on this slope. Their vertical faces resembled walls. These quarries, gradually filled in and replanted with vines, left behind soil of remarkable geological composition: brown limestone over a clay-limestone subsoil from the middle Oxfordian era, a substrate of precision and mineral richness that explains the depth and complexity of wines from this zone. The Basses Mourottes sit at the summit of the Ladoix-Serrigny slope, just below Hautes Mourottes and directly beneath the Grands Crus of Corton, in a geological position that confers nobility and depth immediately perceptible in the glass. Domaine d'Ardhuy cultivates here a massale selection of 40-year-old Pinot Noir on brown limestone soils over an Oxfordian clay-limestone subsoil, with full east-facing exposure. Winemaking follows the domaine's philosophy: minimally interventionist, with indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction and bespoke oak ageing that reveals the character of each parcel without artifice.

Tasting profile

The robe is deep red with violet reflections, bright and luminous. The nose is airy with immediate finesse: fresh red fruit aromas, cherry, raspberry and redcurrant, unfold with natural elegance, accompanied by delicate floral notes of old rose and precise limestone minerality that marks the terroir's signature. On the palate, the wine unfolds an amplitude that combines fruit balance with the suppleness of fine-grained tannins. The texture is silky and delicate, tannins of great finesse reveal notes of red fruits and spices enveloped in subtle minerality. The structure is balanced, with fresh acidity well integrated that brings tension and length. The finish is crisp, clean and persistent, with a purity and precision that confirm the immediate proximity of Corton's Grands Crus. A wine built for the cellar, best enjoyed from 2026 and capable of evolving harmoniously over ten years.

The domaine

Domaine d'Ardhuy is a historic Burgundy property, ideally situated in Corgoloin, between the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. With over 125 years of history, the domaine today cultivates with rigour and passion one of the region's finest mosaics of terroirs, emphasising the authenticity and precision of each climat. The vineyard extends across some forty-two hectares, covering an exceptional diversity of prestigious appellations, from the Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot to Premier Crus of Savigny-lès-Beaune, alongside the confidential terroirs of Ladoix and Corton. Farmed under certified organic agriculture, the domaine places essential emphasis on soil health and care of each vine. In the cellar, winemaking is minimally interventionist, using indigenous yeasts, with gentle extraction and bespoke oak ageing to reveal the character of each parcel without artifice.

Food pairing

This Ladoix 1er Cru Basses Mourottes pairs beautifully with veal chops with wild mushrooms, rabbit saddle in casserole with young carrots, roasted Bresse chicken with morels, lamb rack with Provence herbs, or a selection of aged cheeses such as Époisses or Cîteaux. Decanting for 30 minutes is recommended in its youth. Served between 15 and 16°C, it will reveal the full fruity finesse and limestone minerality of a Premier Cru Ladoix at the foot of Corton's Grands Crus.