Roisin Curley Bourgogne Rouge

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Róisín Curley is a Mayo-born pharmacist and one of only 416 Masters of Wine globally, who transformed a wine hobby discovered 15 years ago into an extraordinary dual career. Since 2015, she has operated as a micro-négociant in Burgundy, sourcing tiny parcels of grapes from the finest vineyards whilst maintaining her full-time role in her family’s pharmacy in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo. Her winemaking journey began through extensive studies at Montpellier and Geisenheim, leading to prestigious positions at Château Latour and Château Grillet in the Rhône. Her production is so small and her hands-off, sustainable approach – crafting wines without added yeasts – has achieved immediate cult status.

Tasting Note: Delicate, layered and nuanced with soft red fruit, herbs, and spices. Light in colour, but with a wonderful depth and intensity.

Appellation: Burgundy, France

Vintage: 2023

Style: Red

Grapes: Pinot Noir

Vinification: 100% Pinot Noir sourced from Mercurey in Cote Chalonnaise.(limestone and marl) Sustainable viticulture, no chemical pest/fert/herbicides used in the vineyard. Natural fermentation in open top stainless steel. Very gentle pump overs and push downs. Fermented and aged in used French oak for 12 months before blended back in stainless steel for a month, then bottled.

Alcohol: 13%

Farming: Conventional

Allergens: Sulphites

Pairing suggestion: Roast Chicken, duck, mushroom dishes, and the best red for fish.