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Red dry
One of the classic red wines of the Côte de Beaune, embodying a masterful balance of power, structure, and elegance. This wine showcases the firm yet refined character of ‘Pinot Noir’, while the Pommard terroir expresses itself through depth, spiciness, and mineral intensity.
The aroma reveals notes of black cherry, plum, and raspberry, complemented by subtle hints of wild herbs, pepper, earth, and lightly toasted oak. The bouquet is complex and precise – well-defined yet expressive.
On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet retains elegance. The tannins are silky but firm, providing structure; the acidity is bright and lively, maintaining perfect balance. Flavors of ripe berries and delicate spices unfold into a long, dry, mineral finish with a touch of herbal nuance.
The grapes are grown in the Pommard AOC, on clay-limestone slopes between Beaune and Volnay. Nicolas Rossignol practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, avoiding herbicides and harvesting entirely by hand to preserve fruit purity.
Fermentation takes place with natural yeasts in traditional open vats, while aging lasts about 15–18 months in French oak barrels (around 20% new), ensuring structure and depth while keeping oak influence finely restrained.
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16–18 °C with duck breast with cherry sauce, veal with herbs, or mature hard cheese such as Comté or Gruyère.
Nicolas Rossignol is one of the most prominent figures of the new generation of Volnay winemakers, continuing a multi-generational Burgundian winemaking tradition. Born into a winemaking family, he began his career in 1994 at Domaine Rossignol-Jeanniard and founded his own Domaine Nicolas Rossignol in 1997. Before returning to Volnay, he gained experience in several renowned estates in France and abroad, including Domaine Joseph Voillot in Volnay, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe in the Rhône Valley, as well as wineries in Bordeaux and Stellenbosch, South Africa. This diverse background shaped his distinctive approach to terroir and winemaking.
Today, Domaine Nicolas Rossignol manages vineyards in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, and other Côte de Beaune appellations. The estate produces around 30 different wines, mainly based on ‘Pinot Noir’, allowing the expression of the unique character of individual Burgundian parcels. Particular focus is placed on the Volnay and Pommard appellations, where Nicolas Rossignol seeks to highlight the subtle differences between terroirs – from the more elegant and aromatic expression of Volnay to the more structured and powerful character of Pommard.
In the vineyards, Nicolas Rossignol places great emphasis on soil health and the natural balance of the vines. Environmentally conscious practices are applied, yields are controlled, and each parcel is managed individually according to its geology, exposure, and microclimate. In the winery, gravity-flow techniques are used to minimise mechanical intervention, while grapes are carefully selected before fermentation.
The style of Nicolas Rossignol’s wines is based on purity of fruit, precision of texture, and refined structure. His ‘Pinot Noir’ wines are characterised by aromatic intensity, silky tannins, and a clear expression of terroir. Volnay wines typically show elegance, floral character, and refined texture, Pommard wines offer greater concentration and firmer tannin structure, while Beaune wines reflect the classic balance of the Côte de Beaune.
Winemaking relies on careful selection and restrained oak influence, preserving the fruit character of ‘Pinot Noir’ and the identity of each vineyard. Ageing time depends on the specific terroir and cuvée, but wines are generally matured in French oak barrels for around 12–18 months.
Today, Domaine Nicolas Rossignol is recognised for its ability to express the differences between Burgundy’s individual sites – not by creating a uniform house style, but by allowing each vineyard to reveal its own character.
