Domaine Devevey, Beaune 1er Cru, 'Les Pertuisots', Burgundy, France

Who - Jean-Yves, Laurence & Nicolas Devevey, Joelle Monie, Domaine Devevey
Where - Beaune, Burgundy, France
What - Red Wine - Pinot Noir
When - 2023
How  - Organic, fermentation in stainless steel with 50% whole bunches, occasional pump-overs and punch downs, matured for 18 months in old barrels before racking, lightly filtered, vegan

Domaine Devevey was started in 1992 by Jean-Yves Devevey in the village of Demigny, on the border between the Côtes de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. Jean-Yves has gradually built the domaine to 7.5 hectares, across several appellations. The vineyards have been farmed organically since 2003, certified organic since 2014, and the family have been applying biodynamic principles since 2019. Each vineyard is treated separately, to express the individuality of each place and avoid imposing a "house style" on the wines. 

As Jean-Yves works towards retirement a careful handover to a new team is in progress, continuing the true artisanal approach that he uses in the vineyards and cellar.  

These are wines that can take a little time to open up in the glass, to express their full kaleidoscope of aromas and flavours.

Les Pertuisots is a 1er Cru vineyard, mid-slope, between Les Vignes Franches and Les Sizies and below Les Aigrots. The wine tends towards darker fruit flavours with notes of hedgerow fruits and brambles.  Deeply expressive with fine, supple tannins and a lightness of touch.