Les Chapitres de Jaffelin Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, seared duck breast, mild cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the historic Chapter of Notre-Dame in Beaune, whose 12th-century cellars still house the barrels of Maison Jaffelin, 'Les Chapitres' Pinot Noir is a tribute to the monastic roots of Burgundian winemaking. Crafted with the same meticulous care as their prestigious crus, this wine utilizes gravity-flow techniques to preserve the delicate, fresh-fruit character of the Pinot Noir grape. It offers a vibrant expression of Burgundy's classic terroir, characterized by bright red berry aromas, subtle earthy undertones, and a remarkably smooth, elegant finish that reflects centuries of winemaking heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1816 by brothers Charles and Henri Jaffelin, Maison Jaffelin holds the distinction of being the smallest of the historical négociant houses in Beaune. Uniquely, it remains one of the rare houses actively vinifying inside the medieval core of Beaune, operating out of vaulted twelfth-century cellars originally belonging to the Collégiale Notre-Dame. Now part of the Boisset Collection family of estates, Jaffelin's winemaking has been guided since 2011 by oenologist Marinette Garnier. Garnier crafts micro-cuvées using bespoke, small-capacity wooden vats and traditional vertical pressing, prioritizing gentle extraction and native fermentations. Sourcing pristine fruit across the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise, the house emphasizes transparent terroir character across classical limestone and clay-limestone soils. Benchmark releases include regional expressions under the Les Chapitres de Jaffelin tier, singular Premier Cru bottlings such as Beaune Premier Cru Les Cent Vignes, and traditional-method Crémants de Bourgogne vinified with minimal intervention and low dosage.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%