2023 Lou Dumont Bourgogne Rouge BIO dessus-dessous

Lou Dumont Bourgogne Rouge BIO dessus-dessous 2023 is an organic red Burgundy crafted entirely from Pinot Noir, sourced mainly from Mercurey with a portion from the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. The vineyards are farmed using biodynamic and organic methods, certified by Qualité France, with vines averaging over 30 years of age. Yields are kept to around 50 hl/ha, and fermentation relies exclusively on native yeasts, emphasizing terroir expression and purity of fruit.

The wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 20% of which are new, using Jupilles forest oak from Tonnellerie Cavin, adding subtle structure and spice without overpowering the fruit. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving texture, depth, and aromatic complexity. The label artwork, created in collaboration with students from Paris design school École Bleue, depicts expressive, “upside-down” living letters meant to evoke regenerating soil, memory, and the emotional connection between earth, vine, and wine.