Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 'Les Marchais', Domaine Pierre Naigeon, Burgundy, France

Duncan Says: Stunning old vine Burgundy; the very best of traditional, Old World Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: Alluring raspberry, cherry and dried fruit, with a little earthiness. Balanced oak, with fine tannins; silky and classically elegant.

Grapes: Pinot Noir

Best Enjoyed: Beautiful with duck or coq-au-vin.

Good to Know: The Naigeon family has produced wine in the Côtes de Nuits since 1890. The estate remained reasonably small until 2003, when Pierre increased their holdings to 11.5 hectares. He believes in sustainable farming and non-interventionist winemaking. The average age of his vines is remarkably high, mostly over 50 years.