Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Fruity & Silky
An affordable Pinot Noir, a good entry-door to the great wines of Bourgogne

The Vineyard

Annual production 6 000 bottles
Grape Variety Pinot Noir
Soil Clayey and chalky
Average Vine Age 30 years
Situation A blend of several plots from Mercurey and Côte d'Or

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-picked and 100% destemmed after sorting. Pre-fermentation maceration (12°C) for 3 days. Fermentation in open vats during 7 days, temperature controlled with pumping-over and punching of the cap twice a day. After devatting, a cold settling is done during 4 days at 15°C.

Ageing 12 months in oak barrels, 15% new. Malolactic fermentation in the barrels. Light filtration before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Color Raspberry red
Aromas A nose of small red fruits, especially freshly handpicked strawberries
Taste The wine has a tender texture, nice acidity with a round finish.
Food Matching Grilled vegetables - poultries - veal - fish