Numa Cornut Bourgogne Rouge 2022

Winemaking

Numa Cornut represents a thoughtful approach to Burgundian winemaking, prioritizing balance and elegance over extraction or manipulation. The house respects the varietal's natural expression while allowing the vineyard's character to speak clearly in the glass.

Tasting Notes

This is a textbook elegant Burgundy—red cherry and forest floor aromatics open into a silky, refined palate where bright acidity carries flavors of red berries and a whisper of white pepper through to a clean, mineral finish. The tannins are supple and well-integrated, giving the wine a graceful structure without any heaviness. There's a classic Pinot Noir delicacy here, the kind that rewards attention rather than demanding it.

Producer

Numa Cornut is a respected small producer operating within Burgundy's storied tradition of meticulous viticulture and measured winemaking. The estate focuses on expressing the distinct character of its vineyard holdings across the region.

Terroir

Burgundy's continental climate and limestone-rich soils create ideal conditions for Pinot Noir, and this wine captures the mineral backbone those terroirs impart. The cool growing season of 2022 favored wines with tension and precision—exactly what you find in this cuvée, where acidity and structure are hallmarks rather than afterthoughts.

Food Pairings

Try this with roasted duck breast and a cherry gastrique, or keep it casual with a well-seasoned beef burger and mushroom topping. It's also lovely alongside soft cheeses like Époisses or aged Comté, where the wine's brightness cuts through richness beautifully.