2016 Edmond Cornu & Fils Ladoix 1er Cru Bois Roussot

Edmond Cornu & Fils is a historic family domain established in Ladoix in 1875, now steered by Pierre Cornu with involvement from daughter Lucie and cousin Emmanuel — a team committed to expressive, terroir-respecting Burgundy. 

“Le Bois Roussot” is a Premier-Cru vineyard that sits high on the slopes of Ladoix-Serrigny, right beside the famed Corton-Rognet Grand Cru and above the classic Beaune red villages. This location gives the wine a rare combination of northern intensity and southern energy — a patrimoine effect that puts it ahead of many typical Côte de Beaune first growths. 

The 2016 vintage in Burgundy — well remembered for concentrated fruit and balanced ripeness — allowed Cornu to craft a Pinot Noir that is approachable young yet structurally valid for further evolution. The domaine uses only about 25 % new oak here, deliberately letting the vineyard speak while still providing richness and nuance to the aromatics and palate. 

This isn’t a simple village-level Pinot: it’s one of the most ready-to-drink Premier Crus from Ladoix you’ll find, showcasing both fruit generosity and savory wildness that reflect its limestone and marl soils and the hillside microclimate. 

Carafing brings forward elegant red berry aromatics and soft tannins that remain energetic rather than heavy — a classically poised Burgundy that feels both serious and inviting.