Bourgogne Passetoutgrain Les Vercherres Rougeot Père et Fils 2023

The Bourgogne Passetoutgrain appellation traditionally blends Pinot Noir and Gamay, co-planted and co-harvested to create a wine that is fresh, fruit-led and effortlessly convivial. Hand-harvested into small crates, the grapes undergo careful sorting on selection tables. Whole clusters are fermented over ten days, with daily pump-overs and gentle punch-downs to extract colour and tannins. The free-run and press juices are then blended and transferred to oak casks to rest on fine lees. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel, followed by a meticulous 7-month ageing period in seasoned oak before bottling.
In the glass, the wine shines a bright, clear ruby-red. The nose unfolds with wild strawberry, cherry, raspberry and delicate spice, lifted by subtle undergrowth notes. A fruit-driven attack reveals a juicy and moreish texture, refined tannins and vibrant freshness. The finish is delightfully indulgent and persistent, suggesting fine potential for short- to mid-term ageing.