Description
From the Bersan family’s estate in Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, just a stone’s throw from Chablis, this Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre Pinot Noir shows the cool, crisp side of Burgundy. Made from roughly 40-year-old vines on clay and limestone, farmed organically since 2012, the hand-picked grapes are fermented with native yeasts and rested on fine lees for a fresh, precise red with perfumed, lively fruit and just enough gentle tannin for balance. It’s an authentic, food-friendly Burgundy that shines alongside roast poultry, veal, charcuterie and cheese.
Domaine Bersan is a family estate in Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, in northern Burgundy near Chablis. This 100% Pinot Noir comes from roughly 40-year-old vines on clay and limestone soils, farmed organically since 2012. The grapes are hand-picked and destemmed, given a short cold soak, fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel, and then aged on fine lees for 6–10 months.
Perfumed and inviting. The aromatics are bright and fruit-driven, with the clarity you’d expect from cool northern Burgundy.
Fresh and precise, with lively fruit and a pleasantly textured mid-palate. The tannins are gentle but provide enough structure to keep everything in balance.
Clean and refreshing, with lingering fruit and a light structural grip that invites another sip.
This bottling offers a taste of the lesser-known Côtes d’Auxerre, a corner of Burgundy where Pinot Noir shows a lighter, more vibrant side. Old vines, organic farming and a mostly classic, low-intervention approach let the fruit and limestone-influenced terroir speak clearly. Wine Enthusiast praised the 2018 vintage as textured, perfumed and well balanced.
Serve slightly cool, around 55–60°F, to highlight its freshness. It pairs naturally with beef, veal, roast poultry and game, and it’s equally at home with a board of cheeses and charcuterie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Domaine Bersan Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre Pinot Noir?
It’s a dry red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir by Domaine Bersan, a family estate in Saint-Bris-le-Vineux in northern Burgundy, near Chablis. It carries the AOC Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre appellation.
How is this Pinot Noir made?
The grapes come from roughly 40-year-old vines on clay and limestone soils. They are hand-picked, destemmed, given a short cold soak, fermented with native yeast in stainless steel, and aged on fine lees for several months.
What does it taste like?
Expect a fresh, precise Pinot Noir with lively, perfumed red fruit, a textured feel and gentle tannins that keep it balanced. Wine Enthusiast rated the 2018 vintage 87 points.
What foods pair well with this wine?
Its bright fruit and light structure suit poultry, veal, beef and game, as well as charcuterie boards and cheeses. Serve it slightly cool to highlight its freshness.
What makes Domaine Bersan’s Pinot Noir special?
The vineyards have been certified organic since 2012, and the wine is made in a low-intervention style with wild yeast. The result is a classic, mineral-edged expression of cool-climate northern Burgundy Pinot Noir.
