Ratings
Critics have scored similar wines around 87-89 points; no specific 2022 scores found
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Derain |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Village level appellation from Pommard |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby with garnet reflections |
| Aroma | Subtle, velvety dark fruit, with layers of complexity and finesse |
| Palate | Dense yet never heavy, balanced with freshness and a long precise finish |
| Finish | Long and precise finish carried by freshness balancing concentration |
| Food Pairing | Beef, veal, game, pork shoulder with mustard, piccata with cheese, rabbit with marengo sauce |
| Aging Potential | Destined for further development, suitable for aging |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Aging Process | 15 days maceration in 5-10 year old barrels with indigenous yeasts |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 15 days maceration, 80% whole cluster |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 250-330 m |
| Soil | Clay-limestone soil |
| Vine Age | Vines aged between 30 and 55 years old |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes handpicked from hillside vineyards facing southeast |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Derain is a respected biodynamic producer in Burgundy, known for elegant and intense Pommard wines |