Santenay, Burgundy, France

Fine and fancy Burgundian Pinot Noir needs no introduction, but here we are. Founding winemaker Elisabeth Bonnardot came from a traditional wine growing family, but after a stint with Jules Chauvet, one of the legendary founders the natural wine movement, her mind changed. While herbicide and pesticide use exploded around her, she focussed on Burgundy made naturally, planting blackcurrants (YOM!) between the vines and even stopping the use of sulphur. Passing on the skills and traditions, today the family estate is run by her three sons Ludovic, Emilien & Antoine. Organic pinot noir is half destemmed for finessed power before spontaneously fermentating and resting one year on its yeasty lees (tExTUrE!). Squishing figs, all the berries everywhere, mushroom fairy rings, peony potpourri, graphite bits & decaying cedar fronds. Pour alongside a horse-drawn sleigh ride through Trinity Bellwoods Park.