Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Les Ursulines 2025
The beating heart of the Maison Jean-Claude Boisset is Les Ursulines, and this wine is the quintessential expression of the winery, and is both an initiation into Burgundy and a great wine in its own right.
Origin
Pinot Noir is invariably associated with Burgundy and indeed, it is here that this varietal finds the conditions most conducive to its development... Pinot Noir owes its fame to its native terroir in Burgundy, where it is the only grape used for practically all of the production of red wines. Furthermore, the region’s soils and temperate climate suit this varietal perfectly as it is not fond of hot, humid weather. The Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune produce what are without doubt the greatest Pinot Noir wines in the world.
Viticulture
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Soils: clay-limestone.
Average age of the vines: 35-40 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 10 September 2025.
The grapes were handpicked. They were sorted a first time in the vineyard and again on the sorting table when they arrived at the winery.
At the winery: the grapes were 100% destemmed but not crushed and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration of 15 days of which 3 days cold (12 ° C): Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 3 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: in progress using a proportion of 30% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time for very delicate oaking.
Vintage
Promising and well-balanced
The 2025 vintage was marked by summer drought and sometimes uneven ripeness. Early harvesting made it possible to pick healthy, concentrated, and perfectly balanced grapes. Thanks to a rigorous selection of plots and great precision in harvest dates, each terroir has fully expressed its identity. In line with great "5 vintages," the reds are distinguished by their elegance and depth, while the whites impress with their aromatic richness and beautiful freshness. A very promising vintage with character.
Ageing potential: from 3 to 5 years.
Tasting notes
This Bourgogne Pinot Noir reveals a deep, bright red color. The expressive, generous nose combines aromas of ripe cherry and black fruit, underpinned by subtle oak ageing. On the palate, the fresh and vibrant attack gives way to a harmonious structure with delicately melted tannins. Elegant and balanced, it concludes with a refined finish featuring subtle spicy notes.
