J.J. Confuron Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée Jeunesse 2023
30.77₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels.
Description
In J.J. Confuron’s Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée Jeunesse, the word ‘jeunesse’ does not refer to young vines, but to a deeply Burgundian concept: crafting a red wine that can be enjoyed early on without losing the terroir’s vigour. The Confuron family works in Premeaux-Prissey, near Nuits Saint Georges, and their story took a decisive turn in the late 1980s, when they decided to embrace a more vibrant and soil-respecting approach to viticulture. Since then, their relationship with the land has grown even closer, with organic cultivation and an almost artisanal approach to each plot. This wine, made from 100% Pinot Noir, comes from the AOC Bourgogne, but clearly embodies the character of the Côte de Nuits: clay-limestone and silty soils, a continental climate, and a tradition that sees wine as a reflection of its terroir rather than a product of winemaking techniques.
Production
The grapes for J.J. Confuron Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée Jeunesse are brought into the winery following meticulous selection. They are then destemmed and crushed, and fermentation takes place under temperature control to preserve the purity of the fruit and avoid any excess. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, a period carefully chosen to complement the wine without overshadowing its character. The aim is not to create a muscular wine or one dominated by oak, but rather a young, straightforward and transparent Pinot Noir, capable of displaying freshness, texture and a true expression of its origin. Everything is designed to maintain a balance between approachability and authenticity.
Flavour
On the nose, J.J. Confuron Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée Jeunesse first reveals clean, precise red fruit: cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry. But something more serious, more earthy, soon emerges: a background of undergrowth, damp earth, subtle spice and a faintly floral nuance. On the palate, it is juicy, silky and lively, with delicate tannins and a fresh acidity that drives it from start to finish. It does not seek volume or exuberance, but rather tension, clarity and elegance. The fruit remains consistently fresh, enveloped in an earthy and slightly spicy tone that lends it depth. The finish is clean, subtly mineral and very Burgundian, with that blend of delicacy and character that makes it as easy to enjoy as it is hard to forget.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 372.83₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 372.83₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 36.82₣ | 18.41₣ (-18.41₣) |
| 7-12 | 46.42₣ | 23.21₣ (-23.21₣) |
| 13-18 | 49.77₣ | 24.89₣ (-24.89₣) |
| 19-24 | 55.74₣ | 27.87₣ (-27.87₣) |
| 25-30 | 66.74₣ | 33.37₣ (-33.37₣) |
| 31-36 | 81.00₣ | 40.50₣ (-40.50₣) |
| 37-42 | 89.01₣ | 44.51₣ (-44.51₣) |
| 43-48 | 130.31₣ | 65.15₣ (-65.15₣) |
| 49-54 | 132.64₣ | 66.32₣ (-66.32₣) |
| 55-60 | 138.88₣ | 69.44₣ (-69.44₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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Appellation Map
J.J. Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots 2023
153.79₣
146.13₣/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Bourgogne Blanc Aux Plantes 2023
30.53₣
29.03₣/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Bourgogne Aligoté Aux Plantes 2023
29.72₣
28.26₣/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Côte de Nuits-Villages Les Vignottes 2023
48.97₣
46.55₣/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Fleurières 2023
61.71₣
58.65₣/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2023
153.27₣
145.63₣/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaboeufs 2023
135.47₣
128.73₣/ud (-5%)
