Domaine George Joillot Bourgogne Hautes Cote de Beaune Pinot Noir 2022

In Short

A medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Hautes Côtes de Beaune with red cherry, raspberry, and earthy mineral notes.

Quick Facts

• Region: Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Burgundy
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Style: Medium-bodied red
• Best For: Weeknight dinners, casual entertaining

Why We Stock It

The Hautes Côtes de Beaune sits above the famous Côte de Beaune but offers genuine Burgundy character at a more approachable price. Jean-Luc Joillot makes wines here that balance the precision and acidity of the region without the weight or extraction you might expect, making this the sort of bottle that works as well with roasted chicken as it does on its own.

Tasting Profile

A bright, balanced wine that tastes like its place.

• Aroma: Red currant, raspberry, subtle earth and forest floor
• Palate: Red cherry, raspberry, mineral precision, silky tannins
• Structure & Finish: Medium body, refined tannins, good acidity, mineral finish

Winemaking

Pinot Noir from the Hautes Côtes sees traditional Burgundy winemaking: cool fermentation to preserve the aromatic character of the fruit, then ageing in a mix of vessel types that allows the wine's natural acidity and structure to come through without being masked by oak.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 55 to 60 Fahrenheit. Decanting is not necessary. Pair with roasted chicken, duck confit, or mushroom risotto; the wine's acidity and earthy notes are equally at home with those dishes or with a simple charcuterie board.

The Estate

Jean-Luc Joillot is a grower in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, a region that sits above the more famous slope and produces wines with the same precision as their neighbours but at a lower commercial pressure. Small-scale and attentive to the fruit, the domaine works without the constraints of a grand cru label.

Terroir

The Hautes Côtes de Beaune sits at higher elevation than the Côte de Beaune itself, with cooler air and shorter growing seasons that demand careful ripening. The soils here are limestone and clay, which give the wines their characteristic minerality and acidity. These conditions favour the elegant, restrained expression of Pinot Noir you taste in this bottle.