DOMAINE DE LA ROSERAIE ROUGE SENEX BOURGOGNE 2018 750ml

ABOUT THE SAKE

Domaine de la Roseraie is a small, family-oriented natural wine estate founded in 2012 by Julien Petitjean in Nolay, within the Côte de Beaune. A former historian and archaeologist with a background in musicology, Petitjean transitioned to viticulture after training at La Viti in Beaune and working at various domaines in the Côte de Nuits. The property spans about 5–5.8 hectares (with roughly 2.8–3 ha in active production) across appellations including Beaune, Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, and Bourgogne. Committed to minimal intervention and environmental respect, the domaine practices biodynamic-inspired methods, agrobiology without synthetic chemicals, cover cropping, biodiversity enhancement with trees and spontaneous plants, and lightweight equipment to preserve soil life. Winemaking emphasizes purity, ancestral techniques, and terroir expression with little to no added sulfites.
Domaine de la Roseraie Bourgogne Rouge “Senex” 2018 is the domaine’s flagship cuvée, produced from the oldest Pinot Noir vines (some over 50–70 years) in selected plots around Beaune and Nolay on clay-limestone soils. It is 100% Pinot Noir with extremely low yields of around 15 hl/ha, resulting in fewer than 1,000 bottles produced. Vinification involves semi-carbonic maceration for a few days with gentle extraction, followed by aging for 18 months in oak barrels (low new oak percentage). The wine is bottled without added sulfur, fining, or filtration.

TASTING NOTE:

Deep yet bright ruby-garnet hue with evolving complexity. The nose offers layers of ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant), floral notes (violets), subtle spice, vanilla, and light earthy undertones with natural charm. The palate is silky and refined with good structure, integrated tannins, vibrant acidity, medium to full body, and a long, harmonious finish showing depth and elegance. A concentrated yet elegant natural Burgundy with beautiful aging potential — drink now through 2030+ for optimal enjoyment.