2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée Bertin, Domaine Lignier-Michelot

• Style: Luminous, whole-bunch Pinot Noir
• Taste: Strawberry and red berries with tea-leaf depth, crunchy and refreshing
• Food: Roast dinners, game, mushroom, braised beef, aged soft cheese
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 13% ABV, drink now or age 5–8 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A pale purple Pinot Noir that opens with immediate strawberry softness, quieted by whispers of bay leaf and tea leaf. Whole-bunch fermentation preserves aromatic clarity while building structure; the palate is crunchy and refreshing, with red berries piled over refined young tannins. At 13% alcohol, it's precise and energetic—exactly what a cool-vintage Burgundy should deliver.

The Winery — Domaine Lignier-Michelot

Virgile Lignier took charge in 2000, transforming his family's legacy into one of the Côte de Nuits' most respected estates. After working alongside his father in the early 1990s, he made the pivotal shift from selling to negotiants to bottling and selling the domaine's own wines. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, Virgile moved the operation to fully organic viticulture and is now widely regarded as producing the finest wines from this prestigious village. The 2023 Cuvée Bertin draws from Gevrey-Chambertin parcels including a 1969-planted strip bordering Grand cru Charmes Chambertin. Twelve months in barrel—never exceeding 30% new oak—followed by four months in stainless steel preserves the wine's freshness and lift. Naturally corked and organic throughout.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this alongside roasted chicken, braised beef, game birds, mushroom dishes, or aged soft cheeses such as Brie, Camembert, and Gruyère. The 2023 vintage brought variable weather, yet August's stabilization allowed for excellent ripeness and balance. Drink it complete now, or cellar it for 5–8 years as the tannins evolve. This is a wine for intimate dinners and meaningful gifts—one that tastes generous today yet rewards patience. Explore our France selection to discover more Côte de Nuits treasures and outstanding regional reds.