Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2024 Domaine Isabelle Doudet

The 2024 Bourgogne Pinot Noir from Domaine Isabelle Doudet is the most approachable and convivial expression from a family domaine whose discretion matches only its rigour. Behind this regional appellation stands the signature of an uncommon winemaker, a trained notary who returned to the vine through passion and love of a family heritage worth extending, determined to produce wines at every level that faithfully reflect terroir, vintage, and variety. A Burgundian Pinot Noir in its truest form, generous and crisp, rated 87/100 across several consecutive vintages.

Terroir and vineyard

Drawn from selected parcels around Savigny-lès-Beaune, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, this Bourgogne Pinot Noir benefits from the typical argilo-calcareous soils of the Côte d'Or, a substratum of remarkable richness and consistency that gives Pinot Noir its natural tension, aromatic freshness, and fine tannin structure that define wines of this region. The 13-hectare vineyard is managed with reasoned practices, with constant attention to soil vitality monitored by satellite imagery for precise parcel planning, and controlled yields to concentrate the aromatic expression of the grapes. Harvest is entirely manual, carefully hand-sorted at the cellar before a long maceration designed to extract the essence of Burgundy itself, the delicacy of fruit, the purity of Pinot Noir, and the imprint of terroir. Fermentation proceeds with natural yeasts, followed by 15 months' ageing in French oak barrels, with duration and proportion of new wood adapted to the expression of each cuvée, adding complexity without masking the varietal's character.

Tasting profile

The robe is a bright ruby with purple reflections, vivid and luminous. The nose shows immediate frankness and appeal, with aromas of cherry, redcurrant, and raspberry expressed naturally and generously, underpinned by wild notes of undergrowth and plum, with a light touch of black tea and soft spices. On the palate, the wine is round, supple, and refreshing, with harmonious and well-integrated tannins. Lively, balanced acidity brings tension and drinkability to the fruity, generous character. The finish is clean, fruity, and persistent, with a crisp acidity that invites another glass. A Bourgogne of pleasure and character, immediately accessible yet capable of fine evolution over three to five years.

The domaine

Isabelle Doudet represents the third generation of a family domaine established in the 1930s in Savigny-lès-Beaune. She follows Marcel Doudet, the founder, and her father Yves Doudet, who developed and modernised it through the 2000s. After legal studies and qualifying as a notary, Isabelle chose to return to her passion and took over the domaine with a personal and demanding vision. Across 13 hectares spread over the appellations of Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, and Aloxe-Corton, she vinifies the entire range alone with one consistent ambition, that each bottle faithfully reflects a terroir, vintage, and winemaking identity, from entry-level to Premier Cru.

Food pairings

This Bourgogne Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roasted poultry with herbs, jambon persillé (Burgundian ham in parsley aspic), fresh pasta with wild mushrooms, porcini risotto, eggs in red wine sauce, or soft-paste cheeses such as Brie de Meaux or young Époisses. Served between 14 and 15 °C, slightly cool, it will reveal the full fruity frankness and natural finesse of a carefully and thoughtfully made Burgundian Pinot Noir.