Bourgogne Pinot Noir Cuvée H
The Vineyard
Annual production 9 500 bottles
Grape Variety Pinot Noir
Soil Clayey and chalky
Average Vine Age 45 years
Situation The majority of the grapes come from the village of Santenay.
Winemaking
The grapes are hand-picked and 100% destemmed after sorting. Pre-fermentation maceration (12°C) for 3 days. Fermentation in temperature controlled vats with pumping-over and punching of the cap twice a day at the beginning.
Ageing Free-run wine and press wine are aged separately, in oak barrels (30% new oak). Complete malolactic fermentation. Bottling is made after a very light filtration, with a minimal amount of sulfites.
Tasting Notes
Color Cherry red
Aromas Black cherry, Sarawak pepper notes and smooth oriental spices
Taste A lovely Bourgogne with a silky texture, a well-structured matter and a good balance between acidity and tannins.
Food Matching Grilled meats - Beijing duck - Cheese