2018 Domaine Bizot Vosne-Romanée "Les Jachées"

This is an ultra-rare, mythical unicorn bottle from one of the most revered and uncompromising cult icons in Burgundy: the Domaine Bizot Vosne-Romanée "Les Jachées" 2018. Crafted by vigneron-philosopher Jean-Yves Bizot, who adheres strictly to whole-cluster vinification, zero added sulfur during winemaking, and aging in brand-new oak barrels without racking, this cuvée comes from old vines planted just east of the village. The warm, concentrated 2018 vintage gives this wine tremendous aromatic power and sensual volume while preserving Bizot's signature ethereal tension and purity. The bouquet explodes with a heady, multifaceted perfume of crushed dark raspberries, wild strawberries, and Morello cherries, layered with exotic Asian spices, whole-cluster stem spice, dried rose petals, violets, smoked tea, and forest floor sous-bois. On the palate, it is lavishly textured, seamless, and weightless yet profoundly deep, delivering a sapid core of red fruit framed by ultra-silky, fine-grained tannins and a vibrant streak of saline acidity that carries through an endlessly long, fragrant, and hauntingly complex finish.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2018

• Region/Appellation: Vosne-Romanée (Lieu-dit "Les Jachées"), Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France (Bottled as Vin de Bourgogne)

• Producer: Domaine Bizot (Jean-Yves Bizot)

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Style: Pure, Ethereal, Whole-Cluster, Natural Cult Icon, and Highly Allocated Red Burgundy

• Bottle Condition Note: Pristine cellar condition; white capsule, fill level, and minimalist estate label are impeccably preserved.

• Perfect for (food pairing): Pan-roasted squab with truffle reduction, roasted Bresse pigeon, pan-seared duck breast with spiced berry glaze, or slow-roasted rack of lamb with delicate herbs. Its intoxicating floral perfume, whole-cluster spice, and velvety texture also make it a phenomenal match for roasted veal medallions with chanterelles, wild mushroom risotto, duck confit, or mature artisanal cheeses such as an aged Comté, Saint-Nectaire, or Chaource.