Domaine Largeot Bourgogne 2022

Grape: Pinot Noir

Region: Burgundy, France

Farming: Organic

Daniel Largeot was a well-respected Chorey-les-Beaune winemaker whose deep, traditional red wines were much appreciated by a mostly local clientele. He started bottling his own wine in 1965 and was later joined by his daughter Marie-France, who completed her wine studies in Beaune in 2000. ​​Daniel Largeot unfortunately passed away in 2008, but his daughter and son-in-law continue to work his 13 hectares spread over 5 appellations, with Marie-France in charge of vinification and Rémy in charge of the vines. Their philosophy (basically, that wine is made in the vineyard) is explained simply: “We invest tremendous time and effort between the vines,” says Rémy, “because when the grapes are not at their best, they are difficult to improve in the winery.” This is a wonderful domaine for Burgundy fans looking for overachieving wines from unheralded appellations. They are an excellent old-school producer, without relying on the trappings of new oak but rather displaying deep red fruit and a subtle hint of earthiness that only adds to the wine’s appeal. In short, another domaine whose wines overdeliver for their price.