Fragrant and expressive, with aromas of ripe red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry, complemented by violets, liquorice and delicate herbal notes. The palate is supple and beautifully balanced, combining generous fruit with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Subtle limestone minerality adds freshness and structure, leading to a persistent, savoury finish with gentle spice.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 14.0%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2023; hand-harvested on 16 September, with grapes carefully selected and sorted by hand
Oak: Aged in French oak barrels. The exact maturation period and proportion of new oak are not confirmed in the available vintage-specific information.
Varietals: Pinot Noir 100%
Farming/Vineyard: Les Lavières Premier Cru, a south-facing, mid-slope vineyard in Savigny-lès-Beaune. The approximately 3.94-hectare estate parcel features clay-limestone soils with characteristic flat limestone stones known as laves. The vines average approximately 50 years of age. The 2023 vintage was the first released under the Vignoble des Cabottes name, following the reorganisation of Bouchard Père & Fils' vineyard holdings.
Winemaking: Hand-harvested grapes undergo careful sorting and partial whole-cluster fermentation, with approximately 40% whole clusters. Fermentation uses indigenous yeasts, followed by maceration and gentle extraction. The wine is matured in oak barrels to develop texture and complexity.
Winemaker/Producer: Frédéric Weber, Vignoble des Cabottes
Region/Appellation: Savigny-lès-Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Classification: Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru AOC – Les Lavières

Serving Temperature: 15–17°C
Decanting: 30–45 minutes; gentle aeration helps reveal its floral and red-fruit character
Food Pairing: Roast chicken, duck breast, roast pork, veal, grilled quail, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and mild aged cheeses