The Côte d’Or — the golden hillside. It is the most evocative and celebrated stretch of vineyard land in all of Burgundy: a narrow band of limestone and clay slopes running south from Dijon through Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune, and Pommard, where the combination of ancient soils, perfect aspect, and centuries of accumulated viticultural knowledge produces Pinot Noir of a complexity, elegance, and longevity that has made Burgundy the most revered and sought-after wine region in the world. A Bourgogne Pinot Noir with the Côte d’Or designation on the label is a wine of genuine distinction — sourced specifically from the vineyards of this golden hillside rather than from the broader Burgundy appellation, and carrying with it the character and quality of one of the world’s great wine landscapes. Bertrand Ambroise is a respected and accomplished Burgundian producer based in Premeaux-Prissey in the Nuits-Saint-Georges area, with a deep understanding of the Côte d’Or’s vineyards and a commitment to quality that is evident in every wine they produce. The 2022 — one of the finest recent Burgundy vintages, combining the richness and concentration of a warm, generous year with a freshness and balance that gives the wines exceptional character — is a Bourgogne Côte d’Or of real charm and distinction. Predominant aromas of blackcurrant and wild red berries on the nose, with a freshness and aromatic precision that is immediately and completely appealing. On the palate it is velvety and silky, with a soft, beautifully balanced structure and a delicately perfumed finish that lingers with real elegance and persistence. At £31.99, it is Burgundy’s golden hillside in a glass — and one of the most rewarding Pinot Noirs in our range.