Bourgogne Rouge Epineuil 2020 | Wine from Domaine Gruhier

This Bourgogne Rouge Epineuil 2020 from Domaine Gruhier is a wine that expresses the unique character of its terroir in Epineuil, a village located in the Yonne, not far from Chablis. This red wine is produced from Pinot Noir, a noble grape variety that thrives perfectly on the clay-limestone soils of the Kimmeridgian, rich in marine fossils dating from the Jurassic.

Domaine Gruhier

Domaine Gruhier, established at the Abbey of Petit Quincy in Epineuil, is managed by Dominique Gruhier. This estate has a history dating back to 1212, when it served as a Cistercian cellar. Since 2003, the estate has been converted to organic farming, a practice that fully respects the environment and values the work of the vine. The vineyard extends over 30 hectares, with vines averaging 35 years old.

The Wine

The Bourgogne Rouge Epineuil 2020 stands out with its beautiful cherry color and very aromatic nose, marked by notes of blackcurrant and rose petal. On the palate, this wine reveals great finesse, with a mouthwatering freshness and a saline finish that invites indulgence. The texture is subtle, allowing for aromas of cherry with a stone macerated in brandy and a slight touch of stalk and aging.

This wine was aged in 228-liter oak barrels mainly from the Tronçais forest, with a particularity: no new barrels are used, which allows preserving the pure expression of the terroir and the fruit.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Beautiful cherry color.
• Nose: Very aromatic with notes of blackcurrant and rose petal.
• Palate: Fresh, mouthwatering, with a slight tangy touch. Saline and indulgent finish. Notes of cherry with a stone macerated in brandy.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Bourgogne Rouge Epineuil is an ideal companion for:

• Fine cold cuts,
• White meats in sauce,
• Duck breasts,
• Aged cheeses such as Comté or Reblochon.

Characteristics

• Type of wine: Red wine
• Appellation: Bourgogne Epineuil
• Alcohol content: 13.5%
• Format: 75 cl bottle
• Vintage: 2020
• Country of production: France
• Production region: Burgundy, Yonne
• Estate: Domaine Gruhier
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir

This Bourgogne Rouge Epineuil 2020 is a refined wine, perfect for a convivial tasting or to accompany refined dishes. With a cellaring potential of 5 to 10 years, it will improve in the cellar while preserving its freshness and finesse.