Domaine Albert Morot Beaune Premier Cru Les Bressandes 2022 is a structured and expressive red Burgundy made from 100% Pinot Noir, grown in an organically cultivated Premier Cru vineyard to the north of Beaune. Combining ripe red fruit with the savoury complexity of traditional Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir, this wine offers aromas of cherry and raspberry, followed by a silky, fleshy palate of wild strawberry and firm, finely developed tannins. A subtle earthy character and savoury finish bring balance to the richness of the 2022 vintage.
 
Domaine Albert Morot was founded in 1820, originally operating as one of Burgundy's larger négociant houses. In 1880, Berthe Morot established the château in Creusotte Park, which remains the estate's home today. Over successive generations, the business moved away from wine trading to concentrate on its own vineyards. Geoffroy Choppin de Janvry took over in 2000, introducing a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture and achieving organic certification for the estate in 2015. In 2023, the historic property was acquired by the Guillaume and Sophie Poitrinal family group, with winemaker Pierre-Jean Villa continuing the estate's focus on expressive, elegant wines that reflect the individual character of its Premier Cru vineyards.
 
Les Bressandes is situated on the northern side of Beaune, where Domaine Albert Morot cultivates a 1.27-hectare parcel of Pinot Noir. The vines have an average age of approximately 50 years and are planted at a density of 10,000 vines per hectare. Predominantly limestone soils mixed with marl provide the foundation for the vineyard's distinctive character. Yields are carefully controlled, typically between 23 and 25 hectolitres per hectare, with annual green harvesting helping to concentrate the fruit. The vineyards are certified organic, with biodiversity encouraged and a number of biodynamic practices incorporated into the estate's approach to cultivation.
 
The 2022 growing season in Burgundy was warm, dry and relatively early, with favourable spring conditions followed by a hot summer. Rainfall from localised thunderstorms towards the end of June provided some relief, while the generally dry conditions allowed the grapes to reach good maturity. The fruit was harvested by hand and carefully sorted before undergoing traditional Burgundian vinification. After destemming, fermentation took place in open vats using natural yeasts, with daily punching-down or pumping-over to manage extraction and develop colour, flavour and tannin structure.
 
The wine was matured for 14 months in French oak barrels, with 30% new oak, during which it underwent slow malolactic conversion. It was then bottled by gravity without fining or filtration, preserving its natural texture and character. Domaine Albert Morot Les Bressandes 2022 combines the ripe fruit of the vintage with the structure, freshness and savoury depth of Premier Cru Beaune, making it an appealing choice for those who appreciate Pinot Noir with both elegance and substance.
 
Tasting Notes
 
Nose: Expressive aromas of red cherry and raspberry, with subtle earthy undertones.
Palate: Silky and fleshy, with ripe wild strawberry fruit, well-defined structure and firm tannins.
Finish: Persistent and savoury, with a gentle earthy, leafy character complementing the red fruit.