At a glance

Producer

Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet

Region

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (may include small % Chardonnay for Blanc, but core wine is red Pinot Noir)

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

€28-€40 / $32-$45 USD

Tasting profile

Bright red fruits (raspberry, red cherry), violet, subtle earthy notes, crisp minerality, refreshing tannin bite.

Evolution: Gains complexity: fresh fruit mellowing, more woodland, sous-bois, spice, silkier structure after 3-5 years.

At peak: Supple, perfumed, high-toned Pinot with lively acidity and resolved tannin; subtle earth and mineral frame (2027-2029).

Structure

Acidity

Bright, lively

Tannins

Fine, youthful, moderate

Alcohol

Typically 12.5%-13.5%

Aging potential

7-10 years for optimal development

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2040

Optimal window

2025 to 2043

Current status

Much too young, just bottled/released

Current condition

Primary, fresh, vibrant but tight; not yet in harmony

2023 is a young, vibrant vintage in Burgundy; this wine typically peaks 4-6 years after harvest as tannins soften and complexity builds, with lifespan up to 8-10 years depending on storage.

Food pairing

Roast chicken, duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, mild creamy cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

15-16°C / 59-61°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Opens youthful Pinot aromatics, softens structure, reduces bottle youth tightness if consumed early.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Cover cropping, manual harvests, minimal chemical inputs, biodiversity maintained in vineyards, grassing between rows, reduced copper/sulphur, low-intervention winemaking, recyclable glass, lightweight bottles, local cork suppliers when possible.

Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet, based in Fixin, is among a new generation of Burgundy producers prioritizing sustainable practices: biodiversity, minimal chemicals, manual vineyard work, and gradual move to full organic certification. Terra Vitis guarantees traceability and strong sustainable protocols, though full EU organic or biodynamic certification remains pending. Carbon footprint is average for the Burgundy region, improved by some energy measures, but constrained by traditional bottle packaging and global exports.