At a glance

Producer

David Duband

Region

Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$60-$95

Tasting profile

Red and black cherry, wild strawberry, subtle floral notes (violet), hints of fresh earth and spice, delicate oak touch.

Evolution: In 3-7 years: More pronounced mushroom, sous-bois, dried flower, and savory spice notes; palate softens, tannins integrate.

At peak: Complex bouquet of forest floor, truffle, preserved cherry, silky texture, and lingering minerality.

Structure

Acidity

Lively, classic for Côte de Nuits

Tannins

Fine-grained, moderate, with gentle grip

Alcohol

13.0-13.5% ABV (typical for vintage and producer)

Aging potential

Solid; able to develop complexity over 12-15 years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2047

Optimal window

2025 to 2050

Current status

Cellar-worthy, just entering accessible phase

Current condition

Primary fruit, structure youthful but beginning to round; enjoyable now for fruit-lovers, but will improve with cellaring.

2022 is a ripe, balanced Burgundy vintage. David Duband produces classic, terroir-transparent Pinot Noir, which combines structure with freshness, allowing for 12-15 years aging even in 'village' wines from top sites. Optimal drinking will occur once primary fruit begins to integrate with secondary and tertiary flavors, typically from 2027-2034, though well-stored bottles can go further.

Food pairing

Roast duck with cherries, grilled quail, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, Comté, mild washed-rind cheeses, or seared salmon.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Aeration helps open primary fruit and soften youthful edges; gentle decant avoids disturbing any early sediment.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Minimal intervention; composting vineyard waste; indigenous yeast fermentations; natural cover crops; reduced use of copper and sulfur; hand-harvested fruit; light/biodynamic-practices (sans certification); limited new oak; lightweight glass for some bottlings.

David Duband is an established leader in sustainable viticulture in the Côte de Nuits, with Ecocert organic certification (since 2006). The estate uses no synthetic inputs, prefers gentle tillage, manual harvesting, and soft sulfur/copper regimes. Bottling uses lighter glass but not ultra-eco lightweight bottles; packaging remains traditional. Minimal winery energy/water use as befits artisanal Burgundy. Transportation is the main footprint source for exports, but practices and philosophy place this estate in the top Burgundy tier for practical sustainability. Regular environmental audits accompany organic farming.