Ratings
1 star in Guide Hachette des Vins 2026 for a related cuvée
Awards
1 star Guide Hachette des Vins 2026 (for Cuvée Jeu de Mains)
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Bersan |
| Vol | 1.5 |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | ruby red |
| Aroma | Lifted aromas of red cherry, crushed pepper, wet stone, floral notes, red fruits, minerality, and subtle spice |
| Palate | Bright and finely tuned palate with lean red fruit, hint of iron, perfectly composed tannins, elegant, mineral, and precise |
| Finish | Quiet strength with a balanced finish showing finesse, freshness, and lingering minerality |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with poultry, grilled meats, charcuterie, and mild cheeses |
| Aging Potential | 8 to 10 years |
| Serving Glassware | Burgundy glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Sugar (g/l) | Sugar free |
| Aging Process | Aged in barrels (barriques) to develop structure and aromatic richness |
| Fermentation | Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 5-6 days, indigenous yeast alcoholic fermentation at 28°C, gentle remontage, maceration about 3 weeks, delicate pressing, malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | Argilo-calcaire (clay-limestone) soils of the Kimmeridgian |
| Vine Age | 50 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested grapes from old vines on slopes facing south-southeast |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Bersan is a family estate inherited from Louis Bersan, located in Saint Bris Le Vineux, with 22 hectares of organic vineyards since 2012. |