Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire La Terre Bernard Van Berg 2007

Renowned Belgian photographer and wine enthusiast Bernard Van Berg changed the course of his life in the early 2000s, settling in Meursault with his wife Judith to devote himself to winemaking. There, he took over a two-hectare vineyard planted with Chardonnay, Aligoté, Pinot Noir and Gamay, including vines dating back to 1950. The vineyard has been farmed organically, certified since 2008, without fertilisers or plant protection products. The vines are tended like a small garden, with the soils ploughed by horse. Naturally, yields are extremely low. The same natural approach continues in the winery, where there is no destemming, no added yeasts or enriching, and sulphur additions are kept to an absolute minimum. The wines are aged in new casks.

The Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire appellation was introduced in 1937, bringing together all the everyday wines from across Burgundy. Bernard Van Berg drew inspiration from this widespread appellation to produce an authentic, flavoursome red wine exclusively made from Pinot Noir grapes. The winemaker favours organic farming methods, both in the vineyard and in the winery. All inputs and chemical fertilisers are banned, and he has adopted a gentler, more environmentally friendly approach to viticulture. The grapes are hand-picked and vinified with as little intervention as possible.
The cherry-red colour reveals a bewitching and expressive nose, characterised by ripe red fruit aromas combined with hints of leather. The delicious, perfectly balanced palate displays intense aromas of blackcurrant and liquorice, leading to an incredibly long finish. This is a cuvée promises pleasing tasting experiences from its early years.