2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes, Philippe le Hardi

• Style: Supple, cherry-bright with violet whispers
• Taste: Red cherry, raspberry, velvety tannins, lively acidity
• Food: Roast chicken, braised beef, charcuterie, soft cheeses
• Occasion: Weeknight dinner, Sunday lunch
• Serve: 13% ABV, chill lightly, vines 25+ years old

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Bright ruby with red cherry and raspberry at the fore, violet notes dancing across the palate. Velvety tannins frame a juicy, composed finish driven by lively acidity. The 2023 vintage brought warmth and generous yields to the Côte d'Or, and this wine captures that sunny generosity while holding its restraint — no heavy oak masking the fruit, just clean expression of the grape and the site.

The Winery — Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi

This estate stands on centuries of Burgundian legend: the Duke himself famously decreed in 1395 that only Pinot Noir could be used for red wine in the Côte d'Or. The property's modern chapter began in 2010 with new investment and ownership. A new cuverie was built in 2014, and Chef de Cave François des Moutis now leads a philosophy centred on gentle extraction. The grapes spent five days on skins in cool conditions, fermentation proceeded in stainless steel over two weeks, and only 10% of the final blend saw oak — the rest remained in tank. This restraint reveals character of site and vintage without masking new wood.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is Burgundy doing what it does best: giving you real red fruit, restraint and drinking pleasure. At 13% alcohol and drawn from vines averaging over 25 years old, it sits effortlessly alongside roasted chicken, braised beef, soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert, and charcuterie plates. Food-wine in the Burgundian sense — there to heighten, not dominate. Perfect for a relaxed weeknight or Sunday lunch. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Explore the rest of our France selection and discover more outstanding wines from this legendary region.