Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled salmon, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Maison Alex Gambal's Bourgogne Rouge represents the estate's dedication to capturing the pure, unadulterated essence of Burgundy. Sourced from carefully selected parcels across the Côte d'Or, this Pinot Noir is crafted with the same precision as the maison's prestigious village and premier cru appellations. Reflecting the transition to organic and biodynamic viticulture, the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in French oak barrels with minimal new oak. The result is a classic, elegant red Burgundy that balances bright red berry fruit with subtle earthy undertones and a fine mineral spine, echoing the rich winemaking heritage of Beaune.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1997 by American native Alex Gambal after studying viticulture in Beaune, Maison Alex Gambal represents a remarkable bridge between New World passion and classic Burgundian tradition. Operating from cellars along the historic boulevards of Beaune in the heart of Burgundy, the house evolved from a boutique négociant into an estate-holding domaine committed to organic viticultural principles and minimal-intervention vinification. The domaine crafts expressive, terroir-focused wines, utilizing indigenous yeasts and prudent oak aging to capture the pure essence of legendary climats. Maison Alex Gambal is celebrated for its precise, mineral-driven Chardonnays, such as Meursault Clos Cromin, as well as refined, structured Pinot Noirs spanning regional cuvées to prestigious Grand Crus like Chambertin.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir