2022 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru En Orveaux, Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret

• Style: Silky, perfumed, structured
• Taste: Blackcurrant depth, crunchy red fruits, bright acidity
• Food: Roast game, braised chicken, aged cheese, beef
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 16–18°C, now or over 10 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep ruby and perfumed, this wine reveals crunchy red fruits and a whisper of blackcurrant. On the palate, silky tannins and bright acidity keep everything poised and alive. The structure is refined—generous enough for proper food, never heavy-handed. This is Pinot Noir built for the table.

The Winery — Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret

Now in its ninth generation, the domaine sits at the heart of the Côte de Nuits under Alexandre Mongeard's winemaking direction. The 2022 vintage brought generous yields and exceptional fruit quality to the Burgundy region, and in Les Orveaux, the team has captured that abundance without sacrificing the refinement this Premier Cru site demands. Every berry is hand-sorted; 48 hours of cold maceration coax colour and aroma before fermentation begins. The wine rests in oak for 14–16 months, 30–50% new, adding structure without overwhelming delicate character. Alexandre personally selects oak from Nièvre and the Tronçais forest in Allier, curing it at the domaine for 18–24 months and working with a local cooper to assemble barrels in-house—a commitment to detail that shows in every glass.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

A wine built for roasted game, braised chicken, mushroom dishes, and aged soft cheeses—any course that benefits from savoury depth and bright clarity together. The 2022 opens beautifully now, yet rewards patience; drink over the next decade. Vosne-Romanée is where France makes its greatest claim on Pinot Noir, and this Premier Cru rivals its Grand Cru neighbours for character and precision. A perfect gift for serious collectors, or a cellar investment for your own table.