Domaine Serge Dagueneau et Filles Les Monteés Côtes de la Charité Pinot Beurrot 2023

Domaine Serge Dagueneau et Filles Les Montées Côtes de la Charité Pinot Beurrot 2023

Sometimes you come across a wine that is just a little different from the usual. This Pinot Beurrot from Domaine Serge Dagueneau et Filles is a perfect example. It is a distinctive white wine from Côtes de la Charité, in the northern part of the Loire Valley, made from a grape variety you do not encounter every day. Pinot Beurrot is the traditional Burgundian name for Pinot Gris, a grape that reveals a surprisingly beautiful side of itself in this part of France.

Domaine Serge Dagueneau et Filles is a family-run estate with a long winemaking tradition. The family creates wines that allow the grape variety and the character of the vineyard to shine through. For this special cuvée, the grapes come from the Les Montées vineyard near Saint-Lay. The clay soil, with its iron-rich components, contributes to the wine’s distinctive character. The result is a white wine with a very different personality from the crisp, dry Sauvignon Blanc for which the Loire Valley is so well known.

In the glass, its beautiful golden-yellow colour immediately catches the eye. As soon as you pour the wine, inviting aromas begin to unfold. Think ripe yellow fruit, dried fruit, almonds and hazelnuts, accompanied by a subtle hint of vanilla. It is an enticing bouquet that makes you curious to take that first sip.

On the palate, this Pinot Beurrot is full-bodied and rounded, with a soft, almost creamy texture. Ripe fruit flavours mingle with delicate notes of nuts and a gentle touch of vanilla. The oak ageing adds depth and a warm, elegant character without allowing the wood to dominate. It is precisely this combination of richness and refinement that makes the wine so interesting. The flavours linger pleasantly, while a delicate freshness provides balance and keeps the wine from feeling too heavy.

This is a wine for curious drinkers who enjoy discovering something new, as well as for anyone who appreciates white wines with extra body and character. It has some of the richness found in certain white Burgundies, yet it has its own identity and a story worth discovering.

The Les Montées Pinot Beurrot 2023 shows just how much there is to discover beyond the familiar grape varieties. A characterful, full-bodied white wine with ripe fruit, subtle oak notes and a wonderfully smooth texture. A special bottle to savour at leisure and an excellent way to explore something a little different from the usual names.