Devillard Coteaux Bourguignons 'Le Renard' Gamay, Cote de Beaunes, France

Crafted as an homage to the expressive elegance of Gamay, the 2020 Devillard Coteaux Bourguignons Le Renard is a vivid, fruit-driven red that exemplifies the Devillard family’s vision of purity and finesse. Sourced from select vineyards across the Côte Chalonnaise and southern Côte de Beaune, this wine offers an accessible yet structured expression of Burgundy’s lesser-known treasures.

Product Details:

• Varietal Composition: 100% Gamay
• Alcohol: 13% ABV
• Fermentation: 100% stainless steel
• Malolactic Fermentation: Complete
• Aging: Stainless steel tanks

Sensory Description:

In the glass, this Gamay delights with a deep, intense red hue and vibrant purple reflections. Aromatically, it bursts with juicy red berries, cassis, and red currant, layered with a touch of black fruit and a delicate lift of crushed pepper. The palate is round and generous, offering ample juiciness and a velvety texture. Its refreshing acidity leads to a clean, mouthwatering finish that invites another sip.

Winemaker's Background:

The Devillard family brings decades of Burgundy expertise to their ‘Le Renard’ range, a line of wines that reflect both regional identity and varietal character. With holdings across five renowned estates, including Château de Chamirey and Domaine des Perdrix, they select and vinify wines from trusted vineyards in the Côte Chalonnaise and southern Côte de Beaune. Focused on clarity and drinkability, all wines undergo fermentation and élevage in stainless steel to preserve freshness and varietal purity.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve lightly chilled at 12–14°C (54–57°F) to accentuate its freshness and fruit character. Ideal pairings include refined charcuterie, warm poultry-liver salad, or a hearty beef bourguignon. This wine can also be enjoyed on its own or with a rustic picnic spread. While delightfully drinkable now, it can also be cellared for up to 5 years for added complexity.

The 2020 Devillard Côteaux Bourguignons Le Renard is a perfect entry point into Burgundy’s Gamay expressions, vivid, approachable, and crafted with integrity from vine to bottle.