2020 Yann Durieux, Premier Ponts Rouge
Burgundy, France | 100% Pinot Noir
The Premiers Ponts Rouge represents the absolute heart and soul of Yann Durieux's Domaine, offering definitive proof of how serious and profound natural Pinot Noir can be. This isn't just easy-drinking wine; it’s a focused, structured expression that still retains the pure, joyful drinkability that Durieux is famous for.
This bottling comes from a strict, meticulous selection of vines growing on the hillside directly facing the ancient Abbaye de St Vivant. These sites are rugged and demanding, yielding fruit with immense concentration and depth.
The 2020 vintage is a brilliant success here, showcasing Durieux’s traditional methods: the grapes undergo long, slow macerations and lengthy maturation in oak with prolonged contact with lees. This process works to extract extra depth and structure, yielding tannins that are firm yet beautifully caressing and refined - not rough or rustic.
On the palate, it delivers layers of concentrated dark cherry, plum, and bramble fruit, interwoven with complex notes of savory earth and subtle spice. Is brilliant purity and vibrant freshness mean you don’t have to wait. If you want to understand the serious potential of natural, low-intervention Burgundy, look no further.