Vin Noé is the personal wine label of Jonathan Purcell, a rising figure in the natural wine scene based in Burgundy, France. His wines have attracted significant attention for their purity, energy, and minimal intervention approach.

Overview of Vin Noé

• Winemaker: Jonathan Purcell

• Established: Around 2012

• Location: Auxey-Duresses, Burgundy, France

• Philosophy: Natural winemaking with minimal to no added sulfur, native yeast fermentations, and no fining or filtration

• Production: Very small-scale, typically less than 10,000 bottles per year

• Grapes: Works with both estate and purchased fruit, often from organically or biodynamically farmed vineyards

Background on Jonathan Purcell

• Originally from California, Purcell moved to France in his 20s.

• He worked at Domaine de Chassorney with Frédéric Cossard, a well-known natural winemaker, which had a profound influence on his winemaking style.

• After gaining experience, he started Vin Noé in a small cellar in Auxey-Duresses, a village near Meursault.

Style of Wine

• Vin Noé wines are known for being vibrant, juicy, and expressive—often with wild energy and great drinkability.

• He works with both red and white varieties, including Aligoté, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Gamay.

• Purcell’s wines often have a touch of volatility or reduction, but they are highly regarded in the natural wine community for their raw honesty and life.

Notable Wines

• “Y’a Bon… The Gamay” – A juicy, carbonic-style Gamay that’s gained a cult following.

• Chardonnay from Burgundy – Sometimes made in a more oxidative style, always low intervention.

• Aligoté – Fresh, mineral, with tension and salinity.

Availability

Vin Noé wines are highly allocated and can be hard to find outside of France or select natural wine shops in cities like Paris, New York, or Tokyo. They are often sold via mailing lists or small allocations to retailers who specialize in natural wines.