The irony behind the wines we love offering is that there is never enough to go around, and that’s especially the case for any cuvée under the Chapuis & Chapuis label. Over the past decade, these two brothers have handcrafted the smallest of productions from organic parcels throughout Burgundy, and they now enjoy a much-deserved rabid following.

Lurking among the hautes-côtes, or “upper slopes,” of Burgundy are some of the most spectacular Pinot Noir values in the region. The vines cling to slopes 100-200 meters higher than those grown in the renowned villages below (e.g. Beaune, Puligny, Chassagne, Meursault), and the cooler micro-climate generally results in a longer hangtime. Although not much information can be found about the raw material in Chapuis’ micro-cuvée, we believe it comes from an organically farmed, young-vine parcel in Savigny-lès-Beaune. 

It spontaneously fermented and matured in older French barrels briefly before bottling without fining or filtration. Little-to-no sulfur was added throughout the entire winemaking process. This 2017 pours a vibrant ruby-purple and requires a 45-minute decant before revealing pure aromas of sappy black cherry, damp moss, crushed stone, blood orange peel, raspberry skin, red plum, violet, and pomegranate oil. At 12% ABV, this shows incredible lift and verve, and is guaranteed to deliver a dynamic Pinot Noir experience over the next 3-5 years.