Red Burgundy
North to South
by Tom Wolf
2023 Marsannay Rouge “Clos du Roy”
France | Burgundy
The Bouvier family’s winegrowing history in the Côte de Nuits dates back over a century to 1910. Now, under Bernard Bouvier’s leadership, their holdings are more impressive than ever. Celebrated since the thirteenth century, the lieu-dit Clos du Roy—“the King’s Enclosure”—produces what might be considered the domaine’s flagship wines in white and red. Made from stately, eighty-year-old Pinot Noir vines, this beauty is redolent of plums, spice, and black tea. It’s perfect with a pork chop, but with spring foraging season here, I also can’t wait to open it alongside a wild mushroom risotto.
2022 Auxey Duresses Rouge 1er Cru
France | Burgundy
Auxey Duresses is one of those pockets of the Côte de Beaune that hold hidden treasures for those in the know or curious seekers willing to go looking. Situated between Meursault and Volnay, but tucked slightly west off the region’s main corridor, Auxey (oh-say) is home to nine premiers crus. This exquisite Pinot Noir blends two of them and takes your taste buds for a ride on an elegant carousel of brambly fruit, red berries, and spices.
2023 Givry Rouge 1er Cru “A Vigne Rouge”
France | Burgundy
Given Burgundy’s long and illustrious history, it’s rare for one family to be credited for putting an appellation on the wine map, but that is just what the Lumpp family’s legacy in Givry will be. This Côte Chalonnaise village used to be considered off the beaten path, but thanks largely to François and Isabelle Lumpp’s sublime premiers crus, like A Vigne Rouge, every Burgundy lover in the Côte d’Or and beyond is taking Givry seriously. Plush and juicy, with notes of red fruit and blood orange, this bottle dares you to try it and come away unmoved by the charms of Givry.