The Producer
Founded in 2007 in Monthélie, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the Sarnin-Berrux house was born from the meeting of two enthusiasts: Jean-Pascal Sarnin and Jean-Marie Berrux. After different paths, the two friends joined forces to create a human-sized Burgundy trading company, driven by a shared vision: to produce authentic wines that respect nature and are true to their origins. Quickly, their artisanal and committed approach earned them growing recognition among natural wine lovers in Burgundy.
The philosophy of the house is based on a rigorous selection of grapes coming exclusively from winemakers working in organic, biodynamic, or in conversion agriculture. Not owning their own vineyard, Sarnin and Berrux travel through Burgundy to identify high-quality plots, particularly in Chablis, Saint-Romain, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Volnay, or Meursault. In the cellar, the winemaking aims to be as natural as possible: indigenous yeasts, little or no additives, aging in old barrels, and minimal interventions to preserve the pure expression of the terroir.
Today, the estate offers a varied range of about twenty cuvées, ranging from the great Burgundy appellations to more free wines in Vin de France or Beaujolais. All share a common signature: precise, elegant, and digestible wines, marked by the freshness of the fruit and great drinkability. This sensitive and demanding approach has made Sarnin-Berrux one of the most respected artisanal merchants in contemporary Burgundy.
The Wine
Whole cluster vinification. Cold pre-fermentation maceration
Spontaneous fermentation
Aging for about 11 months in used barrels
Very limited inputs (minimal sulfur)
Tasting
Fairly deep ruby red color, nose of cherry, raspberry, floral notes. Hints of underbrush and balsamic.
Silky mouthfeel with velvety tannins.
Good persistence on the finish.
Scores and Notes
99
Vinous
97
Wine Advocate
18/20
Bettane & Desseauve
94
Decanter