Domaine Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Rouge 2024

Winemaking

Domaine Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils represents a family-driven approach to Burgundy winemaking, focused on expressing the distinctive character of the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune through careful vineyard work and restrained cellar technique. The domaine prioritizes balance and elegance in their Pinot Noir, allowing the terroir and vintage character to shine through rather than imposing heavy-handed extraction or oak.

Tasting Notes

This is an elegant, medium-bodied Pinot Noir that opens with inviting aromas of red currant and cherry, layered with earthy minerality and subtle forest floor notes that signal its hillside origin. On the palate, the wine unfolds with refined silky tannins and bright acidity, delivering flavors of ripe raspberry and cherry with a pronounced mineral spine that carries through the finish. The limestone-driven character is the wine's signature—crisp, clean, and minerally—giving the whole composition a sense of poise and freshness rather than richness.

Producer

Domaine Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils is a small family estate working vineyard holdings in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, the higher-elevation satellite region south of the Côte de Beaune proper. The domaine maintains traditional Burgundian practices, focusing on sustainable vineyard management that respects the limestone-based terroir and produces Pinot Noir of transparency and regional character.

Terroir

The Hautes-Côtes de Beaune sits at a higher elevation than the more famous Côte de Beaune, where cooler temperatures and limestone-rich soils create wines of greater acidity and mineral precision. The region's elevation—typically between 300 and 500 meters—extends the growing season and favors elegant, refined expressions of Pinot Noir over heavy, extracted styles. These limestone slopes benefit from excellent drainage and consistent sun exposure, producing wines with the brightness and structure characteristic of the finest Burgundy values.

Food Pairings

Serve this with roasted chicken with herbs and a pan sauce, where the wine's acidity and silky tannins won't overpower the delicate poultry. It's equally at home with a casual charcuterie board featuring aged Comté and cured sausages. For a more refined pairing, try pan-seared duck breast with a cherry gastrique—the mineral finish and bright red fruit will complement the richness of the duck without overwhelming it.