Description: Burgundy Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine 2024 | Domaine de Villaine
The Burgundy Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine 2024 from Domaine de Villaine comes from the eponymous vineyard at the foot of the hillsides, known for centuries for the quality of its wines.
Terroir and Grape Variety
The soil at La Digoine consists ofdeep clay-limestone. At the foot of the hillside, the soil retains more water and nourishes the vines more generously than elsewhere, giving the Pinot Noir its full-bodied texture and quiet density. Despite these ideal conditions, yields remain moderate: fewer grapes, greater concentration. The principle is simple, but the wine estate’s approach to its execution demands rigor.
Viticulture and Winemaking
The vines are cultivated using certified organic farming methods. The grapes are harvested by hand, and winemaking relies on indigenous yeasts and extended maceration, which gradually extract the wine’s body without overwhelming the fruit. Ageing lasts 12 months in oak barrels and vats. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration, with very few added sulfites. Each step is designed to preserve what the terroir has patiently built up.
Burgundy Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine 2024 | Domaine de Villaine: The Sommelier’s Review
Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin
This wine is a true revelation. It combines luscious fruit with an elegant structure, resulting in a wine that is both approachable and deep. The Côte Chalonnaise produces pleasant Pinot Noirs, but these can sometimes lack depth in regional appellations. At La Digoine, it’s a whole different story. The structure is distinctly present, delicately sculpted by fine, already ripe tannins, with nothing to mask the fruit or the depth of the terroir. The wine will reach its peak drinking period between 2029 and 2034, but it is already very enjoyable today. Decanting for at least an hour is recommended when young: the wine opens up and reveals unexpected complexity. Served at 16°C, it pairs perfectly with veal tartare with porcini mushrooms or a 24-month-aged Comté.
The Nose
The nose opens with fresh raspberry and bigarreau cherry, enhanced by a delicate floral note of peony and iris. With aeration, black pepper and subtle oak round out the profile. The finish remains bright, almost ethereal.
Palate
The attack is soft and enveloping, with the fruit proving smooth and full-bodied. The fine, already well-integrated tannins support the texture without making it harsh. The light acidity energizes and extends the finish, where the lingering aroma of ripe fruit marks this as an authentic and refined red wine, with a pure and sincere expression, and a structure and complexity that far exceed the standards of its appellation.
The Côte Chalonnaise: Everything You Need to Know About This Appellation
The Côte Chalonnaise stretches south of the Côte de Beaune, between Chagny and Montagny. Though less famous than its northern neighbors, it is no less meticulous. The soils here are primarily clay-limestone, the slopes are well-exposed, and the climate is slightly more continental. Pinot Noir produces reds that are often fruity and straightforward, though sometimes more structured when the terroir and the winemaker’s care align.
The 2024 Digoine falls into this second category. The specific vineyard site, its deep soil, controlled yields, and unadorned winemaking elevate this wine far beyond what one would expect from a Burgundy with a regional appellation. Its promising ageing potential speaks volumes about the seriousness with which it was crafted.
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