Premier Cru Burgundy Show-stopper

Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir.

Maturation: 12 months in 100% new oak.

Alcohol: 13.0% ABV

From one of the most coveted sections of the Nuits-Saint-Georges hillside — where bottles can command many hundreds of dollars — Domaine Desertaux-Ferrand’s 2023 “Les Chabœufs” stands as a shrewd value-for-money choice when measured against its competition. This is peak Burgundy: a wine to drink, cellar, or even trade with confidence.

Dark in the glass and overflowing with suitably plangent fruit, it delivers ultra-pure black cherry jam layered with subtle raspberry compote and violet lift. Beneath the fruit lies a meaty, earthy complexity — hints of forest floor and savoury spice — seamlessly melded with discreet toasty new oak that remains firmly in the background. The oak quietly reinforces the wine’s opulence while strengthening the tannic backbone.

The palate is youthfully taut and muscular, yet sleek and complete, with impressive length and drive. Tannins are structured and persistent, promising graceful evolution over 15 years or more. Decant if opening young, or cellar patiently to witness its full Premier Cru pedigree unfold.

Exceptional with duck breast, gamey meats, beef bourguignon, wild mushroom risotto, or aged Comté.