2022 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits La Croix, Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret

• Style: Bright, fruit-driven Pinot Noir
• Taste: Wild raspberry, hibiscus, blackcurrant leaf, silky tannins
• Food: Roast chicken, charcuterie, soft cheese, mushroom dishes
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, everyday table
• Serve: 12–14°C, now or within 3–5 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Wild raspberry and hibiscus burst across the glass alongside blackcurrant leaf, anchored by subtle, velvety tannins that never overpower the fruit. The freshness has real snap—bright natural acidity at 12.5% alcohol makes this a wine built for immediate pleasure, sitting comfortably at table rather than dominating it.

The Winery — Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret

Alexandre Mongeard, ninth-generation custodian of this Vosne-Romanée domaine, takes old-school craft seriously. He personally sources and seasons oak from Nièvre and the Tronçais forest, curing it on-site for up to two years before a local cooper assembles his barrels. The La Croix vineyard sits at higher altitude in the Hautes Côtes de Nuits for maximum sun exposure; thirty-year-old vines on calcareous soil deliver purity and finesse. The 2022 grapes underwent a two-day cold soak at gentle temperatures, natural fermentation with daily punch-downs, then 14–16 months in 30–50% new French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, the wine tastes like itself, not like the barrel.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine for roasted chicken, soft cheeses like Camembert, charcuterie, and baked salmon—a versatile companion to mushroom and truffle dishes, pasta, and risotto alike. The 2022 vintage gave growers genuine abundance after years of struggle, and you taste that generosity here. Chill to 12–14°C and drink now or within 3–5 years. Explore our Burgundy selection and broader range of cool-climate Pinot Noir from France to discover more wines in this vein.