2020 Domaine Eric Montchovet 'Sous la Roche' Coteaux Bourguignons

The 2020 Domaine Eric Montchovet 'Sous la Roche' Coteaux Bourguignons is a co-fermented blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from one of the Côte de Beaune's most respected small family estates. Coteaux Bourguignons is a regional appellation that covers the entirety of Burgundy, and here it allows Éric Montchovet to blend the two foundational red grapes of the region into something that neither achieves alone: the structure and elegance of Pinot with the juicy lift and approachability of Gamay. This is the same terroir and the same meticulous viticulture that produces the domaine's village Monthélie and premier cru Volnay bottlings, channeled into an everyday red that overdelivers at its price point. Éric Montchovet runs a small, family-operated domaine in the Côte de Beaune, farming parcels across some of Burgundy's most storied villages with an emphasis on low intervention and expressive fruit. The vines for 'Sous la Roche' are sustainably farmed on the limestone-clay soils typical of the region, hand-harvested, and vinified with native yeasts in concrete to preserve freshness and site character. The 2020 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a warm, dry growing season that delivered ripe, concentrated fruit with naturally balanced acidity, and Montchovet's handling preserves that tension between ripeness and lift. The domaine's approach is classically Burgundian: minimal sulfur, no fining or filtration, and a focus on transparency over manipulation. In the glass, expect bright cherry and raspberry fruit with a thread of earthy forest floor and a savory edge that keeps things from veering too fruit-forward. The body is medium-light, the tannins are fine and integrated, and the acidity is exactly where you want it for food: enough to cut through richness without overwhelming delicate preparations. This is the kind of wine that works as well with roast chicken and mushroom risotto as it does with charcuterie or a simple pasta with butter and Parmigiano. Serve it lightly chilled in warmer months or at cellar temperature when the weather turns. Off Premise Chicago stocks the 2020 Domaine Eric Montchovet 'Sous la Roche' Coteaux Bourguignons at 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park, available for in-store pickup, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.