Bourgogne - Hautes Cotes De Nuits - La Violette - Domaine Philippe Cordonnier

La Violette is the most evocative cuvée from Domaine Philippe Cordonnier, a small artisanal producer located in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, the hilly area stretching west of the renowned Côte de Nuits - the land of the world's greatest Pinot Noirs, between Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée.

The name "La Violette" is no coincidence: it evokes the distinctive fragrance that Pinot Noir expresses on these high-altitude limestone soils, where the temperature variations between night and day preserve aromatic freshness and natural acidity. The wine matures in French oak barrels to provide structure without losing the varietal's characteristic lightness and transparency.

On the nose, it opens with disarming finesse: violet (as the name promises), red cherry, raspberry, woodland notes, and a delicate hint of sweet spices. On the palate, it is elegant, with fine, almost imperceptible tannins, vibrant freshness, and a long, mineral finish. Far from opulent, oaky styles, it is a Burgundy that tells the story of its terroir with artisanal honesty.

Selected by Emporio Divino from among Burgundy's small benchmark domaines, it is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to discover this appellation without facing the prohibitive prices of the Grand Crus.