Domaine Michel Sarrazin et Fils is based in Jambles, a tiny high-altitude hamlet just outside Givry in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise. Run by brothers Guy and Jean-Yves Sarrazin, the family estate has built a reputation over the last decade for meticulous stewardship of vineyards perched above 250 meters, well higher than most of their neighbors. Fruit is entirely de-stemmed, extraction is kept gentle, and everything is bottled unfined and unfiltered, an approach that lets the clarity of the terroir show through in a way that isn't always common in the region.

This regional Bourgogne Rouge comes from vines over 50 years old, planted on clay and limestone soil near Givry. It's 100% Pinot Noir, hand-harvested and de-stemmed, fermented with indigenous yeast, and aged in older, neutral barrels so the wood stays out of the way of the fruit. The result is a bright, energetic red with scents of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry laced with warm baking spice, followed by tangy red plum and black cherry flavors and a fresh finish.

Why You'll Love It

• Sourced from vines over 50 years old on a single high-altitude, clay-limestone site near Givry, well above what a basic Bourgogne Rouge usually delivers
• Farmed with an organic mindset, hand-harvested, and left unfined and unfiltered for maximum transparency
• Bright red and dark berry fruit laced with baking spice, light on its feet but full of energy
• Aged in neutral barrels so nothing gets in the way of the fruit and terroir
• An easy, versatile red for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings

How To Serve It

• Serve at 55 to 60°F
• No decanting needed, this wine is ready to enjoy right out of the bottle
• Pour into Burgundy stems to capture the aromatics
• Pair with duck breast and black cherry gastrique, mushroom risotto, or a simple roast chicken with herbs
• Drink now through 2029