DOMAINE DE LA ROSERAIE ROUGE SENEX BOURGOGNE 2022 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” 2022 is the domaine’s flagship cuvée, sourced from the oldest Pinot Noir vines (some over 50–70 years old) in selected plots around Nolay and Beaune on clay-limestone soils. It is 100% Pinot Noir with extremely low yields (15–20 hl/ha), resulting in very limited production. Vinification involves gentle whole-bunch techniques with semi-carbonic or infusion-style maceration and minimal extraction. The wine ages for 18 months in oak barrels (low percentage new oak), followed by natural stabilization and hand-bottling without fining or filtration.

TASTING NOTE:

Bright ruby-garnet hue. The nose displays layers of ripe red fruits — cherry, raspberry, strawberry, and plum — with floral hints (violets), subtle spice, vanilla, and light earthy/undergrowth undertones. The palate is elegant and balanced with silky refined tannins, vibrant acidity, juicy red fruit core, and a harmonious, lingering finish with mineral notes. Pure, refined, and full of natural charm, this 2022 offers beautiful finesse and structure. Approachable now, it will develop complexity through 2030+. A standout natural Burgundy.