Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 2–5 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
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The Côte Chalonnaise, stretching directly south of the Côte de Beaune, has played a pivotal role in Burgundian viticulture since antiquity, heavily influenced by the medieval monastic tradition of the Abbey of Cluny. Established in 1990, the Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise appellation highlights Pinot Noir grown across limestone-rich soils with varying clay deposits. Signé Bourgogne presents a quintessential expression from this terroir, emphasizing bright varietal fruit and refined structure. Crafted using temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and balanced aging, the wine exhibits aromas of ripe red cherry, wild raspberry, and subtle forest floor with gentle earthy undertones. On the palate, supple tannins and fresh acidity deliver a balanced, versatile red wine that honors its Burgundian heritage while remaining remarkably accessible.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Signé Bourgogne is a signature brand produced by Maison François Martenot, a prominent Burgundy wine house based in Vignoles near Beaune, France. Tracing its historical roots back to Lucien Martenot's establishment in Savigny-lès-Beaune in 1911, the house operates today under Les Grands Chais de France group. The Signé Bourgogne collection embodies the diversity of the Burgundy wine region, sourcing grapes from key appellations across the Côte d'Or, Chablis, and the Côte Chalonnaise. The brand is renowned for producing classic expressions of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Crémant de Bourgogne, combining traditional Burgundian winemaking expertise with precise temperature-controlled fermentation to highlight varietal purity and regional terroir.