Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Lupé Cholet 75cl

Bright, food-friendly Burgundy red that makes you want to pour a second glass before you’ve finished the first. This Lupé Cholet Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune is Pinot Noir from the hills just above Beaune, and you can taste that cooler, breezier feel in how fresh and snappy it drinks.

If you’ve ever found some Burgundy reds a bit too serious (or too subtle), this is the fun side of Pinot Noir, still unmistakably French, but with extra energy. It’s the kind of bottle that quietly upgrades weeknight chicken, and still holds its own if you’re bringing wine to a dinner.

• Appearance: Clear ruby red, on the lighter side, classic Pinot Noir look.
• Nose: Sour cherry and raspberry first, then dried herbs, a little earthy “forest floor” vibe, and a hint of spice.
• Palate: Dry red wine with bright red-berry fruit, lively acidity, and fine, gentle tannins that don’t bully your food.
• Body: Light to medium-bodied, easy to drink, but not boring.
• Finish: Clean and lightly savoury, with red fruit hanging around longer than you’d expect.

Food pairing: Nail it with roast chicken (especially with mushrooms), duck breast, or a simple charcuterie board with cornichons and Dijon.

This is a smart “next bottle” if you already like Pinot Noir from Oregon or New Zealand and want to see what Burgundy does with the same grape, less flash, more nuance. It’s also a great pick if you like lighter reds like Gamay, but want something a touch more structured.

Lupé Cholet is a proper Burgundy house, and this Hautes Côtes de Beaune bottling is all about getting that real-deal Pinot character without needing a special occasion to justify opening it.

Have it slightly cool (even 15 minutes in the fridge helps), and it turns into an absolute weapon with dinner.

Fun Fact: “Hautes Côtes” literally means “high slopes”, these vineyards sit above the famous Côte de Beaune villages, which is why the wines often feel extra fresh and zippy.