Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard Santenay Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2023

Winemaking

Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard is a small family estate in Santenay, crafting Pinot Noir with a respect for the vineyard's age and character. The domaine focuses on allowing the old vines to express themselves through careful, traditional winemaking that emphasizes balance and elegance over extraction.

Tasting Notes

This Vieilles Vignes opens with inviting aromas of red cherry and ripe plum, layered with subtle earth and forest floor notes that speak to the maturity of these vines. On the palate, it's refined and graceful—silky tannins frame bright acidity and flavors of red berries with a mineral spine that runs through to the finish. The wine closes with persistence and understated spice, leaving you wanting another sip.

Producer

Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard represents a continuity of traditional Burgundian winemaking in the southern Côte d'Or. The estate's commitment to old-vine parcels gives this wine its depth and textural sophistication, characteristics that emerge from vines with deeper root systems and lower yields.

Terroir

Santenay sits at the southern edge of the Côte d'Or, where limestone-rich soils and a continental climate create ideal conditions for expressive Pinot Noir. The region's mineral bedrock—a mix of limestone, marl, and clay—contributes the subtle stony character that distinguishes Santenay wines from their neighbors to the north, while the age of these vines adds concentration and complexity to the fruit.

Food Pairings

Serve this alongside a simple roasted chicken with herbs and pan juices, or elevate the occasion with duck breast seared medium-rare and finished with a cherry gastrique. For a casual weeknight pairing, soft cheeses and charcuterie work beautifully—the wine's bright acidity and mineral notes complement the richness without overwhelming the board.