A fresh and expressive Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir from the elevated Les Mondes Rondes vineyard above Beaune.
The 2024 Les Mondes Rondes emphasizes bright cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, complemented by subtle spice. The palate is supple and fruit-driven, with fresh acidity, fine tannins and a clean, balanced finish.
An accessible red Burgundy intended primarily for relatively early drinking.
Region: Burgundy, France
Appellation: Côte de Beaune AOC
Vineyard: Les Mondes Rondes
Vintage: 2024
Producer: Domaine Poulleau Père & Fils
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Style: Dry Red Burgundy
Les Mondes Rondes is situated on the elevated slopes of the Montagne de Beaune, above the town of Beaune.
The vineyard's relatively high position contributes freshness and helps preserve Pinot Noir's aromatic character.
Domaine Poulleau Père & Fils has been producing wine in the Côte de Beaune since 1960. Today, the family estate works approximately 8.3 hectares across several appellations, with an emphasis on individual vineyard expression.
Les Mondes Rondes provides a particularly accessible introduction to the domaine's red wines.
Nose:
Fresh cherry, raspberry and blackberry, with subtle floral notes and gentle spice.
Palate:
Supple and immediately approachable, with crunchy red and dark berry fruit. Fresh acidity defines the mid-palate, while the tannins remain fine and controlled.
Structure:
Light to medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and fine tannins. The emphasis is on fruit and balance rather than extraction or weight.
Finish:
Clean and persistent, with cherry, raspberry, and subtle spice.
Les Mondes Rondes 2024 is a straightforward and attractive expression of Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir.
The wine emphasizes fresh red fruit, moderate structure, and drinkability rather than power.
Cherry and raspberry lead the aromatic profile, with blackberry adding depth and subtle spice providing additional complexity.
The palate is fresh and relatively supple, making this a Burgundy that can be enjoyed young without requiring extended cellaring.
The 2024 Burgundy vintage produced a considerably smaller crop than 2022 or 2023 and followed a challenging growing season.
For red Burgundy, the resulting style generally emphasizes freshness, aromatic clarity, and moderate weight rather than the concentration of warmer, more generous vintages.
In Les Mondes Rondes, that character suits the vineyard well.
The 2024 is expressive and fruit-driven, with cherry, raspberry and blackberry supported by fresh acidity and fine tannins.
This is not a vintage I would purchase primarily for long-term cellaring. Its appeal lies in its freshness and relatively immediate Pinot Noir character.
Drink: Now–2030
Preferred Window: 2026–2029
The 2024 is ready to drink now.
At this stage, the wine emphasizes fresh cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and spice, with lively acidity and fine tannins.
There is no particular reason to wait several years before opening it.
Over the next two to four years, the fruit should become slightly softer and more integrated, with subtle notes of dried cherry, forest floor and savory spice beginning to emerge.
I would favor drinking the majority of bottles before 2030, while the wine retains its freshness and primary fruit.
Serving Temperature: 15–16°C
Open approximately 20–30 minutes before serving. Decanting is not necessary.
The fresh fruit, acidity, and moderate tannin make this a particularly versatile food wine.
Recommended Pairings:
Duck Breast · Roast Chicken · Pork Tenderloin · Veal · Steak Frites · Charcuterie · Mushroom Risotto · Grilled Mushrooms · Comté · Époisses
Pair with duck breast, roast chicken, or mushroom risotto.
The fresh cherry and raspberry character works naturally with poultry, while the acidity keeps richer preparations balanced.
It also makes an excellent red Burgundy for charcuterie and cheese, especially when guests want something lighter and fresher than Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah.
For your selection, the two vintages offer a useful distinction.
2022 — riper, broader and more concentrated, with slightly greater potential for bottle development.
2024 — fresher, lighter and more immediately expressive, with greater emphasis on red fruit and early drinking.
For drinking over the next few years, the 2024 should be particularly attractive. For longer cellaring, I would favor the 2022.
