BERTHEAU FRANCOIS

François Bertheau took over the family wine estate in Burgundy in 2004. The fifth generation of a family of winegrowers, he cultivates his plots of land discreetly, with a precision and care that reveal a fine knowledge of the terroir. Domaine François Bertheau wines undergo very little winemaking intervention. The wines are aged in oak barrels for 18 months. Domaine François Bertheau produces red wines, in which Pinot Noir expresses itself with elegance and finesse.

Geographical location of Domaine François Bertheau

Domaine François Bertheau is located in the commune of Chambolle-Musigny in Burgundy. The 6-hectare vineyard is located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, a region of France and Burgundy where Pinot Noir is king. The vines are grown on limestone and clay-limestone soils. The vines are on average 45 years old. The domaine produces wines from the Chambolle-Musigny and Bonnes-Mares appellations.

Domaine François Bertheau wines

The domaine produces powerful, delicate red wines from the Pinot Noir grape variety. What they have in common is the elegance, finesse and purity associated with this grape variety and François Bertheau's winemaking expertise. The wines are fruity, powerful and complex on the nose and palate.

The domaine produces Bonnes-Mares appellation wines. These are some of Burgundy's most famous grands crus. This red wine is characterized by aromas of violets, with hints of animal, moss and wet earth. It can be kept for 30 to 50 years. The Chambolle-Musigny appellation's range of wines is more feminine. They are available as : Chambolle-Musigny, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes and Chambolle-Musigny Grand Cru. These wines are generally drunk young, although the best vintages can age well.