Visit to Domaine Edouard Confuron – Tasting the 2023s

Edouard Confuron (a part of the big Confuron family) is also a core part of the Confuron-Gindre estate, which is in Vosne-Romanée just below La Grande Rue next to Domaine Meo-Camuzet. Edouard is working with his father but is also creating his own estate with some very interesting wines.

Domaine Edouard Confuron

At his new estate, Edouard is free to follow his vision and make the wines that he likes himself, with no constraints. He began in 2021 – not the easiest year – and a 100%-whole-cluster vinification was not always possible due to the weather and the resulting quality of the harvest.

In 2022, conditions were better quality-wise, but the yields were high, which again limited the whole-cluster possibilities, as making whole-cluster wines demands more vat space.

2023 another abundant year is perhaps even more interesting with its vivid and more lively notes …

Let’s go! – here we go again!

It’s important to underline that new domaines should have room to experiment and find their style. Edouard has some nice family vineyards that he can explore at this stage, and this exploration does result in some variation in style and perceived quality.

I prefer some of the wines to others. Perhaps Edouard does as well, and has things he wants to adjust; this is how life goes.

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Domaine Edouard Confuron Coteau du Bourgingnon 2023

The Coteau du Boorgingno is 90% whole cluster and has a fine and vivid fruit. A bit darker than the Bourgogne Rouge… but shares the same liveliness and energy (almost). A vin de soif … nothing more and nothing less!

(Drink From 2025) – Very Good (87p) –

Domaine Edouard Confuron Bourgogne 2023

The Bourgogne Rouge is more lively with a vivid mid-palate fruit. 20% while cluster does give it a nice lightness and tension. It’s not extremely complex .., but it pleases my palate … actually I like it a lot.

(Drink From 2025) – Very Good (87p) –

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