2018 Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Domaine Nicolas Rossignol's 2018 Bourgogne Pinot Noir comes from a producer working at the intersection of tradition and biodynamic-inspired farming in Burgundy's Côte d'Or. Nicolas Rossignol sorts fruit by hand, farms without synthetic herbicides, and times vineyard work and cellar operations to the lunar calendar — methods that translate terroir cleanly into the glass. This is entry-level Burgundy with a pedigree that reflects serious attention to vine health and varietal expression. The 2018 vintage saw a warm summer across the region, yielding ripe fruit with good concentration and the structure native to well-farmed Pinot Noir from this part of France. Nicolas Rossignol manages his parcels through reasoned viticulture, plowing lightly to maintain soil structure rather than spraying. His approach draws from biodynamic principles without certification dogma, focusing instead on what the vines need in each growing season. Fermentation follows traditional Burgundian methods with indigenous yeast. Elevage is designed to preserve the red-fruit character and fine tannin that define Pinot Noir grown on the limestone and clay soils of the Côte d'Or. The result honors both the varietal and the region's centuries-old winemaking tradition, delivering transparency and balance in a bottle meant to reflect the 2018 vintage without heavy extraction or new-oak masking. The 2018 vintage shows a ruby color and opens with aromas of ripe cherry, violet, and subtle spice. On the palate, red berry fruit meets silky tannins and a long, balanced finish that reflects careful sorting and gentle handling in the cellar. This is a wine for roasted chicken, duck confit, or a charcuterie board with aged comté and walnut bread. It drinks well now and will hold for another three to five years if you want to see how it evolves with a bit of bottle age. In stock at Off Premise in Lincoln Park.