Franc de Pied
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release to appreciate its unique purity and vibrant fruit profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, coq au vin
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Franc de Pied' cuvée from Domaine Philippe Charlopin-Parizot is a rare and captivating expression of Burgundy, crafted from Pinot Noir vines planted directly on their own roots without the aid of American rootstocks. This traditional practice, known as 'franc de pied', offers a liquid window into the pre-phylloxera era of the 19th century, showcasing Pinot Noir in its purest, most historic state. Cultivated with extreme care to guard against the ever-present threat of phylloxera, these vines yield a wine of remarkable silkiness, intense aromatic complexity, and a distinct mineral precision. In the cellar, Charlopin's signature touch of pre-fermentation cold maceration and judicious oak aging coaxes out a luscious, velvety texture that beautifully balances the wine's vibrant, unadulterated fruit character.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1977 by Philippe Charlopin with only 1.5 hectares of family vineyards, Domaine Philippe Charlopin-Parizot is based in the village of Brochon within Burgundy's prestigious Côte de Nuits. Deeply influenced by his mentor, the legendary Henri Jayer, Charlopin embraced meticulous vineyard management, low yields, full destemming, and careful oak aging to craft wines of remarkable depth and purity. Over the decades, the estate has expanded to cover premier parcels across the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Chablis, now managed alongside his son Yann. The domaine is celebrated for its opulent, supple, and terroir-expressive Pinot Noirs—including coveted Grand Crus like Bonnes-Mares and Chambertin—alongside finely balanced, mineral-driven Chardonnays.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir