The parcel
Clay-limestone laid on a soil made of clay mixed with limestone scree. Facing South-East, it is located next to the Grand Cru Mazis Chambertin. Vineyard: Average age: 40 years, 10,000 vines/ha. Yield: 30hl/ha. Grape variety: Pinot noir fine type, quality rootstock 161-49. Culture: Environmentally friendly and sustainable.
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: 15 months on the lees in Burgundy barrels, under reductive conditions, without racking, with lees stirring and no SO2.
Tasting notes
Elegant, delicious and structured. This complex, full and deep wine has aromas of red fruits (blackberries, cherries) and spices. It has a rich and tasty mouthfeel.
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