Domaine Claude Nouveau

Domaine Claude Nouveau is a small wine producer located in Burgundy, France, specializing in Pinot Noir from the Bourgogne appellation. The domaine works within one of France's most celebrated wine regions, where producers typically focus on the classic red and white varieties suited to the region's continental climate and limestone-rich soils.

The Haut-Côtes de Beaune, where this domaine's current offering is sourced, sits on the elevated western slopes above the better-known Côte de Beaune. These higher-altitude vineyards produce leaner, more mineral-driven expressions of Pinot Noir compared to their lower counterparts, with wines that tend toward elegance and freshness rather than weight. The designation "Vieilles Vignes" (old vines) indicates fruit sourced from mature plants, which typically yield more concentrated and complex wines despite the cooler terroir.

The 2023 Bourgogne Haut-Côtes de Beaune Rouge represents the domaine's current range, a dry red wine made from Pinot Noir that reflects both the vintage conditions and the characteristic profile of its appellation—modest in alcohol and body compared to warmer regions, but structured by acidity and subtle tannin.