At a glance

Producer

Domaine Jacqueline Frachet

Region

Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

Not widely available; producer is little-known, estimated $45-70 (if available)

Tasting profile

Vivid red and black cherry, cranberry, violet, subtle earth, and woody spice. Firm tannin and freshness dominate.

Evolution: Over 3-8 years, primary fruit evolves towards dried red berries, wet earth, truffle, leather, and gentle sous-bois character typical of mature Burgundy.

At peak: Supple, harmonious balance of faded fruit, savory forest floor, spice, and silky tannin. Complete integration and aromatic complexity.

Structure

Acidity

Moderate to high, classic for Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir

Tannins

Medium to medium-plus, moderately grippy in youth

Alcohol

Typically 13-13.5% ABV

Aging potential

10-15 years (top vintages may last longer in optimal cellaring)

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2040

Optimal window

2026 to 2043

Current status

Young, primary, and not yet fully integrated

Current condition

Bright, primary fruit with firm tannins and lively acidity; will improve with age

Aloxe-Corton Vieilles Vignes from a classic Burgundy domaine generally starts expressing its full personality after several years' aging: tannins soften, fruit recedes, and earthy/spicy tertiary notes develop. Peak usually occurs 6-10 years post-vintage, with drinkability lasting up to 12-15 years in good cellaring conditions.

Food pairing

Roast game birds (pheasant, duck), beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, veal with truffle sauce, aged Comté or Gruyère.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (45-60 minutes) — Young Aloxe-Corton is often tight and closed — decanting helps open aromatics and soften tannins.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Likely uses some lutte raisonnée (sustainable/viticultural restraint), as is common in lesser-known traditional Burgundy domaines, but no documented water/energy/packaging benchmarks.

Domaine Jacqueline Frachet is a very small, relatively obscure Burgundy producer with little public sustainability information. Like many old-school family domaines in Côte de Beaune, they may engage in some sustainable farming by tradition but lack official and transparent sustainability or organic/biodynamic certification. Environmental impact is not as severe as in large-scale commercial production, but absent certifications or low-impact packaging, their overall sustainability score is mid-level. Room for improvement in water, energy, and packaging conservation. If direct purchase from France, carbon footprint is moderate; if imported, transport increases emissions.