Rochebin 'Hérrison' Bourgogne Passetoutgrain AOP Rouge

Domaine Rochebin farms about 50 hectares of sustainably tended vines in Azé, in the heart of the Mâconnais. Established in 1925, the domaine focuses on thoughtful, relatively low-intervention winemaking that respects the traditions of the region. Mickaël Marillier, who leads the estate today, is a fountain of dynamic energy — his team calls him “Mr. Yes” because, in his mind, anything is possible and he’s always willing to try something new. Hérrison was Communal Brands’ first foray into premium bag-in-box wine. The company, founded by Master of Wine Melissa Saunders, is rooted in a focus on sustainability and alternative packaging, and this project grew directly out of that ethos. Fresh and unapologetically easygoing, passe-tout-grain is a nod to Burgundian history, when Gamay was widely planted alongside Pinot Noir before being pushed south toward Beaujolais. Typically a blend of the two grapes, these wines are known for being light, bright, and crushable — perfect with a slight chill and ideal for everyday drinking.

Type: Red
Vintage: 2024
Size: 3L
ABV: 0.12
Grape: Gamay, Pinot Noir
Region: Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
Vinification: Planted on the top slopes of East to Southwest facing hill sides and all sustainably farmed. Hand harvest. Fully destemmed and then allowed to macerate for one week. Fermentation takes place in a temperature controlled stainless steel tank over a period of 7 days with one punch down per day. The juice is then racked into a cement tank and allowed to rest for 5 months. Lightly fined.. Filtration and sulfur additions appropriate for ensuring freshness in this format.

For the nerds: Chris interviewed Melissa on his podcast - check it out! https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/podcasts/b/guild_podcasts/posts/alternative-packaging-with-mw-melissa-saunders