Under the historic seal of Maison Champy, the Bourgogne Pinot Noir Cuvée Edme 2023 celebrates measured elegance and the upright character of a great Bourgogne AOC wine. Designed for lovers of aromatic precision and silky textures, this cuvée offers a clear reading of Pinot Noir, a grape of subtlety and grace. At the table or in pure tasting, it answers a pursuit of balance, freshness and gourmandise without weight. Its ruby robe with violet highlights, bouquet of dark berries crowned by a hint of vanilla, smooth mouthfeel and silky tannins compose a tasting experience of rare coherence. For anyone seeking a red with character that remains airy, this cuvée is a signature, a conversation between terroir and know-how, a delicate interpretation that favours accuracy over showiness and restraint over ostentation.

Blend and vinification

Made from 100% Pinot Noir from selected parcels in Bourgogne, this wine is born of carefully sorted fruit and hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperature to preserve the purity of the fruit and the finesse of varietal aromas. The 12-month élevage in oak, including 20% new oak, brings a finely chiselled structure and subtly integrated oak nuances without ever masking the grape’s energy. Every stage is carried out with craftsmanlike precision to favour aromatic clarity, tactile freshness and a measured expression of oak. The result, perfectly in the spirit of the house, combines frankness, definition and length, delivering immediate tasting pleasure while keeping a fine reserve for the years to come.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby red with violet highlights, clear and bright, announcing precise material and controlled extraction.
• Nose: Expressive opening on dark berries, lifted by a touch of vanilla and discreet oak. The whole breathes clarity and reveals a gourmand dimension without excess.
• Palate: Fresh attack, supple and rounded mid-palate, silky tannins with great presence. The finish, slightly tangy, extends the sense of uprightness and leaves an impression of precision and balance.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this cuvée between 14 and 16°C in Burgundy-style wine glasses to allow the Pinot Noir aromatic spectrum and the delicacy of its oak to open up. It is recommended to open the bottle a few minutes before service to let the bouquet unfold harmoniously. Store it away from light, laid down, in a cool and stable cellar. The wine shows a cellaring potential of 4 to 5 years, and can be enjoyed until 2029, gaining patina without losing its fruity drive. This drinking window gives the freedom to savour its chiselled freshness today or wait for a more velvety texture and increased complexity.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: delicate cured meats, poultry rillettes, toasts with sautéed mushrooms.
• Starters: country terrine, œufs en meurette, warm lentil and bacon salad.
• Main courses: roast chicken, turkey, fish with sauce in a light cream, braised poultry, Morteau sausage, seasonal grilled vegetables.
• Cheeses: camembert, brillat-savarin, saint-nectaire, fruity tomme.
• Desserts: lightly sweetened thin red fruit tart, blueberry shortbread.

Occasions

The Cuvée Edme 2023 is the perfect companion:

• For a Sunday lunch where roast chicken sits at the centre of the table.
• At a dinner among connoisseurs seeking the restraint and purity of Pinot Noir.
• As a thoughtful gift for a Burgundy enthusiast looking for a precise and attractive expression.

Details

• Name: Maison Champy, Bourgogne Pinot Noir Cuvée Edme 2023
• Appellation: Bourgogne AOC
• Type: Red wine, Fine wines
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100%
• Alcohol: 13%
• Ageing: 12 months in oak barrels, including 20% new
• Volume: 75 cl
• Cellaring: 4 to 5 years, until 2029
• Serving temperature: 14–16°C