Domaine Felix Cote d'Auxerre

From one of the oldest producers of Saint-Bris and the Cotes d'Auxerre, Herve Felix and his family run a small estate where they produce a range of artisan wines. Founded by Herve's ancestors in 1690, the estate has passed down from generation to generation for over 300 years. Let's just say they know a thing or two about the land, the grapes, and how to best express both in their wines.

The estate's Cotes d'Auxerre Rouge is 100% Pinot Noir grown in limestone-rich soils. Unlike most of the Pinots grown this far north in Burgundy which tend to be light, lean, and fairly simple, this is an anomaly. Quite rich, dense, and powerful, this glides across the palate with classic Red Burgundy notes of dark cherry, currant, raspberry, spice, and mineral. Powerful and somewhat structured, we recommend decanting this for an hour or two to let the wine come together and show its best "stuff."