his is where Lequin-Colin really shows its class. From one of Santenay’s most respected Premier Cru vineyards, La Comme, this 2023 Rouge is a beautifully expressive, finely detailed Pinot Noir that delivers true Côte de Beaune pedigree without excess weight or swagger.

Sourced from the steep, well-exposed slopes of Santenay, La Comme is prized for producing wines of perfume, structure and mineral clarity. The 2023 vintage opens with vibrant red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry, woven together with notes of rose petal, subtle spice and a gentle savoury, earthy undertone. There’s a real sense of place here — fragrant rather than bold, nuanced rather than loud.

On the palate, the wine is elegant and composed, with silky tannins, bright natural acidity and a fine-boned structure that carries the fruit effortlessly across the tongue. The texture is supple yet precise, finishing long and mineral with that unmistakable Premier Cru poise. Oak is used with a light touch, framing the fruit rather than overshadowing it.

This is a Pinot Noir that rewards attention but never demands it — refined enough for a special occasion, yet balanced and graceful enough to enjoy over a long dinner. It pairs beautifully with duck, roast poultry, pork, mushroom dishes or classic French bistro fare, and will also cellar gracefully over the coming years.

A textbook Santenay Premier Cru: elegant, terroir-driven and quietly confident. Burgundy lovers will recognise the value here immediately.