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Irancy

What do you need to know about Irancy red wine?

A product of the Burgundy vineyards, Irancy is a red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes. With the French AOC or Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée label and the European AOP or Appellation d'Origine Protégée label, this dry wine is classified as a still wine. Thanks to irancy rouge, you can be transported to the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune without having to travel. But what are the real specifics of irancy red wine?

A short presentation of Irancy red wine

Irancy wine is a product of the vineyards located in eastern France, between the Chablis and Auxerre regions. Administratively, this wine comes from the communes of Vincelottes, Cravant and Irancy, a large amphitheater spread over 315 hectares of vineyards. With this vast expanse of vines, Irancy wine has been christened Village en rouge in the Yvonne department. The vines provide an exceptional natural backdrop to one of the villages that make up the department.
Unlike other terroirs, that of irancy red wine has a temperate oceanic climate with a continental tendency. Since irancy was first produced in 1998, this red wine has gone from strength to strength thanks to its quality and typicity. Choosing this wine means treating yourself to a unique product at an affordable price.

What are the different characteristics of Irancy wine?

The main characteristic of Irancy and AOC wines is their Caesar content. This is a rustic grape variety that gives the wines their fruity, tannic aspect. What's more, this type of red wine has a brilliant ruby color and an aromatic bouquet marked by a touch of fruit, ranging from morello cherry and blackcurrant to blackberry, cherry and raspberry.
These fruity aspects are complemented by floral notes such as violets. On the palate, irancy wine provides a spicy taste of pepper and licorice. If you're a wine enthusiast, you probably know that the aroma of this beverage improves with age. As Irancy ages, it develops a touch of undergrowth, leather, humus and truffle. You can enjoy this wine over the next 3 to 4 years. Vintages from the same estates as irancy can sometimes last up to 10 to 20 years. Both rich and full-bodied, this type of wine is both charming and solid. With a predominantly tannic composition, irancy remains a velvety, firm product.

As for the grape variety, it's pinot noir that most often makes up Burgundy wines. The red wines of Irancy have one of the king grape varieties. In principle, this rare grape variety dates back to the Roman conquest of Gaul. It should be pointed out that the irancy appellation does not represent a Premier Cru, but rather an association of estates and climats, each with its own specificity.

If you're planning to enjoy an irancy wine, you may want to try it with meurette eggs. However, this doesn't mean you can't enjoy this wine with main courses such as poultry stew, pate, ribs or meat in sauce. And don't forget to pair it with cheeses such as Epoisses, Camembert, Cantal or Soumaintrain.


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Isabelle et Denis Pommier - Irancy Grain de Survie 2021

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5/5 (1 review)

2*Étoiles Hachette

pinot noir
balanced
ample
cold meats

"An explosive Pinot with delightful red fruit aromas".

"As a wine merchant, this Chablis winemaker happily switches from Chardonnay to Pinot Noir. Already, the label is sublime. But that's not all. This cuvée, aged in barrels for 16 months, stands out for its highly aromatic nose of red fruits, followed by an ample, persistent palate, both fresh and warm, with a simply perfect balance". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Domaine Bersan - Irancy Cuvée Louis Bersan 2022

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3.5/5 (2 reviews)

1*Étoile Hachette

(Vintage 2021 notes)
pinot noir
fruity
crunchy
coq au vin

"A pleasant balance between gourmandise and freshness for immediate pleasure".

This Irancy opens with a beautiful aromatic intensity on the nose, which is fresh and kirschy. The palate is fruity (cherry brandy) and structured, with a supple, iodized finish. - Wine delivered without capsule

Collection La Croix Montjoie - Irancy 2022

pinot noir
gourmet
mad charm
barbecue

This Irancy has a remarkable crimson color with garnet highlights. The nose offers notes of red berries and freshness. The palate is greedy and silky, with aromas of morello cherry, pepper and spices. A lovely summer cuvée!

Maison de La Chapelle - Irancy 2019 (Magnum)

91/100 Robert Parker

pinot noir
charmer
potential

"Aromas of cherries, sweet berries, smoke, spices and petals herald the 2019 Irancy, a medium-bodied, lively and succulent wine that has been aged 100% in barrel. This is a very well-made wine ". (Wine Advocate 2021). The 2019 Irancy from this promising Maison presents a beautiful, expressive nose of stone fruit, with energetic juice. A fine finesse is revealed on the palate, with tannins that are still tight.

Maison de La Chapelle - Irancy 2019

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3.8/5 (8 reviews)

91/100 Robert Parker

pinot noir
charmer
potential

"Aromas of cherries, sweet berries, smoke, spices and petals herald the 2019 Irancy, a medium-bodied, lively and succulent wine that has been aged 100% in barrel. This is a very well-made wine ". (Wine Advocate 2021). The 2019 Irancy from this promising Maison presents a beautiful, expressive nose of stone fruit, with energetic juice. A fine finesse is revealed on the palate, with tannins that are still tight.

Maison de La Chapelle - Irancy Les Bâtardes 2019

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5/5 (1 review)

91+/100 Robert Parker

(2018 vintage notes)
pinot noir
to decant
gastronomy

Les Bâtardes 2019 continues to seduce us with its finesse and authenticity. Black fruit is present on both the nose and palate, accompanied by spicy notes. Ample, structured and with delicate tannins, the palate is all elegance and harmony. Still in its youth, you'll enjoy it to the full in a few months' time.

Domaine Bersan - Irancy 2017

2*Étoiles Hachette

(2016 vintage notes)

This Irancy is one of the estate's must-haves. Dense, intense, with black fruits, spices and menthol, this cuvée is one of the great Irancy wines. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, with fine tannins and a fresh finish that's pure pleasure!

Domaine Bersan - Irancy Cuvée Louis Bersan 2015

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3.7/5 (7 reviews)

A crisp, fruity wine, fresh and full of aromas of stone fruits, Morello cherries, a hint of kirsch and hints of leather. The tannins are supple and the wine's homogeneity can be felt on the palate. A pleasant balance between greed and freshness for immediate pleasure.

Domaine Colinot - Irancy Cuvée Soufflot 2013

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3.5/5 (4 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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15,5/20 RVF

"The 2013 cuvée Soufflot, made from pinot noir alone, is the same barrel as the 2012 version, earning Stéphanie Colinot a second Favorite in two years. A consecration for the young winemaker, who has practiced a perfectly controlled eighteen-month barrel ageing process. The wine's velvety color is immediately seductive. Spices spice up a racy nose with hints of violets and red fruit. The palate is equally complex, with a frank attack, rich, dense, powerful and fine at the same time. Be patient a little longer with this bottle, which combines elegance and character, built for ageing". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)