At a glance

Producer

Domaine Comte Senard

Region

Corton Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$120-$180

Tasting profile

Red cherry, earth, forest floor, with hints of spice and mineral notes emerging.

Evolution: Fruit will deepen into more complex dark berry and savory tertiary aromas over 5-10 years.

At peak: Expect elegant complexity with silky tannins, concentrated dark fruit, and pronounced minerality at peak.

Structure

Acidity

Moderate to high acidity, balanced

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained tannins with good grip

Alcohol

13.5% ABV

Aging potential

Excellent, capable of aging 20+ years due to terroir and producer quality

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2040

Optimal window

2025 to 2045

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

The wine is still developing primary fruit and structure; tannins are firm but integrating.

This wine is from a Grand Cru vineyard in Corton, produced by the historic Domaine Comte Senard, known for exceptionally structured Pinot Noir with high aging capacity. The 2017 vintage had a warm growing season, producing ripe fruit with sufficient acidity to preserve freshness for extended aging, supporting a drinking window well beyond 20 years.

Food pairing

Excellent with roast duck, game birds, mushroom dishes, or aged Gruyère cheese.

Serving

Serving temperature

15-17°C / 59-63°F

Decant

Yes (1 hour) — To soften tannins and open aromatic complexity.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Use of cover crops, reduced herbicide application, integrated pest management, and manual harvesting to protect soil and vine health. Packaging uses lightweight bottles to reduce transport emissions.

While not certified organic or biodynamic, the producer demonstrates strong commitment to sustainability practices by reducing chemical use, protecting soil health, and employing energy-efficient winery processes. Export transportation increases carbon footprint but offset partially by eco-conscious packaging.