Deux Papies Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled salmon, wild mushroom pasta
✨ Technical Specifications
Maison Alex Gambal's Cuvée Deux Papes (sometimes referred to as Deux Papies) is a distinctive and playful expression of Pinot Noir. Classified as a Vin de France, this cuvée bypasses the rigid constraints of traditional Burgundy appellation laws, granting the winemakers the creative freedom to craft a highly approachable, fruit-forward, and vibrant red. The name 'Deux Papes' (Two Popes) serves as a whimsical nod to the historical ties between Burgundy and the Avignon papacy, reflecting a spirit of history and camaraderie. Crafted with the same organic philosophy and minimal intervention applied to the estate's premier crus, the wine undergoes fermentation with indigenous yeasts and is aged carefully to preserve its bright red berry aromas, delicate earthy undertones, and soft, approachable tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Maison Alex Gambal was established in 1997 by Washington, D.C. native Alex Gambal after studying at the Lycée Viticole in Beaune and apprenticing under legendary Burgundy broker Becky Wasserman. Gambal broke traditional boundaries by assembling prestigious estate vineyards alongside curated négociant fruit across prime climats in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, including parcels in Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault, and Bâtard-Montrachet. Viticulture prioritized organic and biodynamic tenets, channeling low yields and pristine grape health from limestone-clay terroirs. Cellar craftsmanship favored non-interventionist principles: indigenous yeast fermentations, extended barrel maturation with prudent new French oak, and bottling without fining or filtration to safeguard site transparency. Acquired in 2019 by the Boisset Collection, the house maintains its focused approach under enologist Laure Guilloteau. Renowned benchmark expressions include Meursault Clos Cromin, Bourgogne Pinot Noir Cuvée Les Deux Papis, and grand cru bottlings celebrated for their precision, textural depth, and authentic Burgundian terroir articulation.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir