From: Magny-lès-Villers, Burgundy, France
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Taste: This is a vibrant ruby-red color. Its nose is richly expressive, offering ripe red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, interwoven with wild berries, black cherries, and a touch of florals—subtle notes of baking spice, earthy undertones, and a hint of earth. The wine is deeply red-fruited on the palate, with a luscious combination of ripe dark and red fruits. It feels round, soft, and opulent, delivering a rich and sensual presence. Despite its medium weight, there is an excellent balance between vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins. Savory elements are seamlessly integrated, adding complexity to the lush fruit core. The finish is long and clean.
Pairing: Traditional French pairings work amazing with this pinot noir and should give you a good idea of how to pair this with other foods. Dishes like Poulet Chasseur, a flavorful chicken simmered with tomatoes, mushrooms, and white wine, beautifully enhance the wine’s red fruit and spice elements, and the creamy, garlicky richness of Gratin Dauphinois provides a comforting match to its vibrant acidity and soft texture.
Poulet Chasseur
By Regina Schrambling, NYT Cooking
About: Domaine Glantenet Père & Fils is a family-owned vineyard in Magny-lès-Villers, a village in Burgundy, France, that straddles the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits and Hautes-Côtes de Beaune regions. The Glantenet family has been present in this village since the 15th century.
The estate began in the 18th century when they practiced mixed farming. However, in 1961, when the "Hautes-Côtes de Nuits" and "Hautes-Côtes de Beaune" obtained Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) status prompted the Glantenet family to focus more on viticulture, transitioning from their previous mixed agricultural practices, planting vines in Pernand-Vergelesses, Villers la Faye and Magny les Villers. Following this change, Raymond Glantenet, the grandfather, and Jean Glantenet, the father, expanded the vineyard's area, doubling its size. The entire grape harvest was sold to wine traders during this period, as the family had not yet begun bottling their own wine.
