Vieilles Vignes
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, coq au vin, wild mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Maison Alex Gambal's Bourgogne Pinot Noir "Vieilles Vignes" represents a masterful blending of old-vine parcels selected from prestigious sectors of the Côte d'Or. By sourcing fruit from vines that have spent decades deep in Burgundy's classic clay-limestone soils, this cuvée captures a depth and concentration that far exceeds standard regional classifications. The old vines naturally yield smaller, more concentrated berries, resulting in a wine of remarkable purity, structure, and expressive red fruit character. Vinified with native yeasts and aged in French oak barrels with minimal intervention, it reflects the classic Burgundian philosophy of letting the terroir speak directly through the glass, marrying the vibrant energy of Pinot Noir with a refined, earthy complexity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1997 by American entrepreneur Alex Gambal, Maison Alex Gambal is a distinguished Burgundy wine producer located at 14 Boulevard Jules Ferry, 21200 Beaune, Burgundy, France. Driven by a philosophy of organic viticulture and minimal intervention, the maison transitioned to biodynamic practices for its estate-owned vineyards to express the pure, mineral-driven character of Côte d'Or's diverse terroirs. Renowned for both its expressive whites and elegant reds, the estate produces exceptional wines, including the Meursault Clos Cromin and the distinctive Pinot Noir cuvée Deux Papes. In 2019, the estate was acquired by the Boisset family, who continue to honor Gambal's legacy of crafting precise, terroir-focused wines, with more information available at their official website, https://www.alexgambal.com.