Introduction:
The 2023 Domaine Michel Goubard Mont Avril Rouge is a refined, expressive Pinot Noir from Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise. It showcases the Goubard family’s commitment to clarity, balance, and site-driven character.

Terroir:
Vineyards lie on the slopes of Mont Avril in the Côte Chalonnaise, planted on clay-limestone soils with good drainage and moderate fertility. The south-facing slopes help capture sunlight, while cooler nights preserve freshness and delicate aromatics.

Tasting notes:
The 2023 Domaine Michel Goubard et Fils Bourgogne Mont-Avril
Côte Chalonnaise has aromas of red cherries, raspberries, and wild strawberries overlaid with notes of violets and a hint of forest floor. Subtle earth tones, baking spices, and wet stone add complexity. The palate is medium-bodied, smooth, and elegant. The red fruit core of cherries and red currants is framed by supple tannins and balancing acidity. Notes of brambly earth and a slight mineral edge deepen the mid-palate. The finish is long and clean, with echoes of red fruits and minerality.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Meat dish: Roasted duck breast with cherry jus or herb-roast chicken

• Vegetarian option: Wild mushroom risotto or grilled eggplant with herbs

• Cheese pairing: Époisses, Brie de Meaux, or young Comté to match both elegance and subtle structure

Overall Impression:
The 2023 Mont Avril Rouge is a graceful, terroir-expressive Burgundy that balances red fruit, floral nuance, and mineral backbone. It’s approachable now with gentle decanting, yet has enough structure to evolve over the next 5–7 years. A lovely expression of Côte Chalonnaise finesse.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14%
Farming Practices: Sustainable, family-managed vineyards
Producer Name: Domaine Michel Goubard et Fils
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy
Grape Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2023
Wine Style: Dry red; Burgundian Pinot Noir; elegant, moderate structure
Winemaking Techniques: Indigenous yeast fermentation; gentle extraction; aging in neutral or lightly used French oak
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Standard Burgundy glass bottle
Closure Style: Cork