The parcel
Clay-limestone; two plots of vines named 50/50: the first soil with a sandy and ferric characteristic, exposed to the South-East, which comes from “Clos St. Denis”, the second “Rougeots Haut” comes from the top of the hillside, exposed to the South-East on rocky and red soil. Vineyard: Average age: 50 years, 10,000 vines/ha. Yield: 30 hl/ha. Grape variety: Pinot noir fine type, quality rootstock 161-49. Culture: Sustainable and environmentally friendly culture.
Winemaking & ageing
Sorted whole bunches, without SO2, with punch-downs twice a day for 2 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, without artificial temperature control. Malolactic fermentation in Burgundy barrels. Ageing: 16 months on the lees, under reductive conditions, without racking, with lees stirring and no SO2.
Tasting notes
This powerful, structured and refined wine has energy. Its fruity (blackberry, raspberry), floral (rosehip, iris, mignonette) and sandalwood aromas give it deep complexity. His mouth is full and tense. A few years of aging will refine it.
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