At a glance

Producer

Domaine Douhairet-Porcheret

Region

Monthélie, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$50-$80 USD per bottle (release), $60-$100 USD (secondary market)

Tasting profile

Red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, floral and subtle earthy notes; lively, fresh, elegant structure.

Evolution: Will gain savory elements, sous-bois (forest floor), dried herbs, and more textural complexity with age.

At peak: Harmonious bouquet of red fruits, spice, integrated oak (if any), velvety texture, and subtle earthiness.

Structure

Acidity

Bright, supporting freshness and aging

Tannins

Fine-grained, moderate intensity, well-integrated

Alcohol

12.5%-13.5% ABV (typical for Burgundy reds)

Aging potential

Good—6 to 10 years from vintage, potentially longer in excellent storage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2039

Optimal window

2025 to 2042

Current status

Young, primary fruit driven

Current condition

Vibrant acidity, fine tannins; suitable to drink now for freshness but will benefit from short to medium-term cellaring for further complexity.

The structure and balance of the 2022 vintage from Monthélie Clos du Meix Garnier suggest optimal drinking between 2027-2031, as tannins integrate and the wine develops secondary and tertiary notes, typical of Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir.

Food pairing

Roast duck, chicken with mushrooms, grilled salmon, earthy vegetable dishes, Comté or Tomme cheeses.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Minimal use of chemicals; manual vineyard work; some plots ploughed by horse; small-scale production; no chemical fertilizers; thoughtful vineyard biodiversity management. Packaging is standard weight Burgundy bottles with recyclable corks.

Douhairet-Porcheret practices sustainable, respectful viticulture (lutte raisonnée), but is not formally certified organic or biodynamic. Emphasis on handwork and low-intervention, limited mechanization. Energy use and water efficiency are typical for small Burgundy estates, with no innovative reduction strategies publicly noted. Packaging is traditional, not lightweight or carbon-reduced. Carbon footprint is affected mainly by international shipping and glass bottle use, typical for Burgundy. Overall, this wine scores well for sustainable vineyard work but lacks formal certification and advanced packaging or carbon reduction efforts.