Domaine Petitot's 2022 "Cuvée Terres Burgondes" is a classic red wine from the Côte de Nuits Villages AOC, crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir, the region's celebrated grape. The 2022 vintage benefited from a hot, dry summer that encouraged full phenolic ripeness while maintaining the variety’s signature freshness. The wine is vinified traditionally with careful extraction to highlight delicate red fruit aromatics, subtle spice, and supple tannins, typical of the terroir. The cuvée shows a deep ruby hue and offers aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry, and violet, underscored by hints of earth and a touch of oak from gentle ageing.
The Côte de Nuits lies within Burgundy's Côte d’Or, an illustrious strip revered for producing some of the world's finest Pinot Noirs. The region boasts limestone-rich soils interspersed with clay, providing excellent drainage and the mineral backbone found in the wines. The continental climate, marked by warm summers and cool nights, allows for slow, even ripening—key to developing Pinot Noir’s depth and aromatic finesse. Côte de Nuits Villages encompasses several communes, and wines from this appellation often capture both the freshness of the local terroirs and an enticing purity of fruit.
This elegant Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with dishes that respect its finesse and aromatic complexity. Try it alongside roast duck with a cherry glaze, grilled quail with thyme, or mushroom risotto. For a more regional match, serve with a classic Boeuf Bourguignon or Coq au Vin, as the wine’s acidity and subtle tannins will complement rich, savoury flavours and earthy accompaniments such as wild mushrooms or root vegetables.
For optimal tasting, serve "Cuvée Terres Burgondes" at 15-16°C, preferably after opening the bottle 30 minutes in advance to allow the bouquet to develop. Enjoy it in large Burgundy glasses to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity and silky texture. This wine promises immediate pleasure but will also evolve gracefully over the next five years.
