At a glance

Producer

Vincent Dancer

Region

Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

Roughly $7,000 - $10,000 USD per bottle (secondary market, if available at all)

Tasting profile

Complex red fruit (cherries, wild strawberry), floral notes, earth, sous-bois, subtle spice, silky structure, great finesse.

Evolution: Tertiary notes emerging: dried rose, forest floor, truffle, savory depth. Fruit elegantly receding.

At peak: Graceful balance of lingering fruit, silky tannins, and layered earthiness; classic, long Burgundy finish.

Structure

Acidity

Vivid, typical of top Burgundy

Tannins

Fine-grained, elegant, assertive when young, now integrating

Alcohol

13.0-13.5% ABV

Aging potential

High, 15-25 years with proper storage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2021 to 2038

Optimal window

2018 to 2041

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Entering peak but still ageworthy; excellent provenance and storage important

2013 was a cool, structured vintage in Burgundy; wines from La Romanée show delayed development and benefit from extended cellaring. Approach with a long decant if drinking now.

Food pairing

Roast duck, pheasant, guinea fowl, veal with morel mushrooms, aged Comté, or delicate truffled dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-17°C / 61-63°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — Gently opens complex aromas and integrates evolving tertiary notes

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Minimal intervention viticulture, natural cover crops, limited synthetic treatments, indigenous yeasts, manual harvest, gravity-flow cellar, lightweight glass bottles

Vincent Dancer is recognized for an environmentally sensitive approach: organic practices, sustainable vineyard management, and minimal chemical use. While not certified biodynamic, the domaine employs many biodynamic techniques. The vineyard is farmed manually with strict parcel selection. Cellar work is gravity-fed, restricting energy use. Packaging is considered (light glass), but carbon cost rises significantly if the bottle is shipped globally due to rarity and security requirements. No synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are used, water use is minimal, and biodiversity is promoted. These practices earn a high sustainability score but not the absolute top due to lack of formal full-biodynamic certification and necessary long-distance shipping for international collectors.