Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine 2024, Domaine A. et P. de Villaine

Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine 2024, Domaine A. et P. de Villaine is the best known red of the domaine, and one of the most sought after Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise wines of the region.

La Digoine is a named vineyard plot in the commune of Bouzeron, planted with Pinot Noir on limestone soils. Its reputation goes far beyond its rank as a regional appellation: it is regularly the wine that enthusiasts cite to illustrate what a great grower can draw from a modest terroir. Gentle vinification, minimal extraction, ageing in old barrels to preserve the fruit and the finesse of the texture.

The domaine was founded in 1971 at Bouzeron by Aubert and Pamela de Villaine. Aubert de Villaine co-managed the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti from 1974 to 2022, and applied here, in the Côte Chalonnaise, the same demanding standards as at Vosne-Romanée. The vineyard, of around twenty hectares, has been farmed under certified organic agriculture since the late 1990s, one of the first conversions in Burgundy. Pierre de Benoist, Aubert's nephew, is in charge of technical management.

Key points

• Origin: France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise
• Appellation: Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine
• Domaine: Domaine A. et P. de Villaine, in Bouzeron
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100 %
• Vintage: 2024
• Colour: Red wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Light and bright ruby
• Nose: Cherry, raspberry, peony, sweet spices, a light note of undergrowth with time
• Palate: Silky, fine and coated tannins, persistent freshness, finish on red fruit

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine at 14 to 16 °C. Its cellaring potential is five to twelve years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Roast poultry, duck, fine charcuterie, mushrooms, bloomy rind cheeses.

Find out more

Read the Pinot Noir grape variety, the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and the hidden gems of the Burgundy domaines. Find all the cuvées of the domaine in our Domaine A. et P. de Villaine collection, and our whole Burgundy selection in the Burgundy collection or among our red wines.

Frequently asked questions

Why is La Digoine so sought after?

Because it regularly rises above its appellation. It is a regional Bourgogne worked like a cru, by a domaine whose founder co-managed the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti for nearly fifty years.

Should it be decanted?

On a young vintage, thirty minutes in a decanter is a benefit. On a vintage of more than eight years, serve it straight from the bottle, with care.

Who is Domaine A. et P. de Villaine?

It is the domaine founded in 1971 at Bouzeron, in the Côte Chalonnaise, by Aubert de Villaine, for many years co-manager of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, and his wife Pamela. It has become the benchmark of the Bouzeron appellation and one of the most respected estates of the Côte Chalonnaise.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free in France on purchases from 300 €. Each bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked shipping.