Les Terres de Phileandre by David Duband
Les Terres de Phileandre by David Duband
Small Negociant projects seem to pop up left and right these days especially in Burgundy. However, it is fairly less common to see someone with the experience like David Duband start a new project when his domaine has already had so much success. Beginning in 2018, David set out to work with new appellations as well as experiment with new methods in the cellar such as concrete egg aging and sulfur free fermentation and vinification. He named the new label ‘Les Terres de Phileandre’ after his two daughters, Philomene and Leandre.
David Duband took over his family’s Domaine in 1991 and by the early 2000’s moved away from conventional farming, as well as adjusting his work in the cellar to use less new oak, focusing on creating lift and brightness in his wines. What was once a Domaine making powerful, oak driven wines now makes wines of elegance, and this style continues through with Les Terres de Phileandre.
The first vineyard he acquired with a long-term contract was Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Serpentieres which has now expanded to include village Savigny-les-Beaune, Marsannay, and Hautes-Cotes de Nuits, and Aligote. Grapes are purchased from only like-minded vignerons- no herbicides or pesticides are used in the vineyards, and everything is carefully hand harvested, with sorting both in the vineyard and cellar. The wines are made with varying percentages of whole cluster fermentation and are aged for 10-13 months in 0-30% new oak depending on the bottling.
As I tasted through the entire lineup that is being offered today, I was very impressed with the clear vision and style of the Domaine as well as each individual wine. They can easily stand on their own, yet shine side by side showcasing individual terroirs and vintages. Anyone who is a fan of David Duband’s wines will appreciate the wines of this project that is highlighting a more modern winemaking style with finesse and elegance, while still making clean, beautiful wines. For me, this is one of the most exciting new projects in Burgundy that I have recently tasted. In addition to the 2022 lineup, we are also offering back vintages of Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres both 2021 and 2019, with special pricing on a 3 pack of the vertical! This is an incredibly fun and tasty way to see the true differences between these three very different vintages.
-Hanna Krilov
Wines are arriving later this week and will be available for pick-up beginning Thursday 4/3
All wines discount 10% on a case or mixed case purchase.
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Terres de Phileandre 2022 Bourgogne Aligote
After direct press and settling, wines are vinified 50% inox and 50% foudres with indigenous yeast fermentation. They are then aged for 10 months in 50% tank and 50% foudres before being blended in tank and aged an additional 3...
$39.99
Terres de Phileandre 2022 Le Rouge
Younger vines of just 20 years on clay-limestone soils from the Hautes Cotes de Nuits. Made 60% whole cluster and aged 10 months in older barrels (1-5 years) then an additional 3 months in tank before bottling without fining or...
$37.99
Terres de Phileandre 2022 Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits "Celenie"
This is David’s zero sulfur cuvee. 50 year old vines from the Hautes-Cotes de Nuits made with 60% whole cluster before being aged for 10 months in older barrels. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration. There is a...
$49.99
Terres de Phileandre 2022 Marsannay
40 year old vines on clay-limestone soils with eastern exposure. There is a slight change in winemaking here as David now uses 30% new wood with the remainder being 1-5 year old barrels aged for 13 months before an additional...
$52.99
Terres de Phileandre 2022 Savigny-les-Beaune
50 year old vines that are east facing on clay-limestone soils. Made in the same way as the Marsannay with 60% whole cluster fermentation. The wine is aged 13 months in 30% new barrels with the remainder being in used...
$52.99
Terres de Phileandre 2022 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres
50 year old vines with eastern exposure on clay-limestone soils. Made with 70% whole cluster fermentation before being aged 13 months in 30% new barrels and 70% used barrels (1-5 years). Lastly the wines sit in tank for 3 months...
$76.99
Terres de Phileandre 2021 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres
50 year old vines with eastern exposure on clay-limestone soils. Made with 70% whole cluster fermentation before being aged 13 months in 30% new barrels and 70% used barrels (1-5 years). Lastly the wines sit in tank for 3 months...
$78.99
Terres de Phileandre 2019 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres
50 year old vines with eastern exposure on clay-limestone soils. Made with 70% whole cluster fermentation before being aged 13 months in 30% new barrels and 70% used barrels (1-5 years). Lastly the wines sit in tank for 3 months...
$82.99
