The parcel
Mid-slope on the slope of the Montagne de Corton, facing South/South-East. The soil is made up of hard Upper Bathonian limestones (hard oolitic limestones) topped by a geological series of ferruginous oolite. It is very stony, red, with little clay. Vineyard: Average age: 55 years, 10,000 vines/ha. Yield: 33 hl/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: 16 months on the lees in Burgundy barrels, under reductive conditions, without racking, with lees stirring and no SO2.
Tasting notes
Its southern exposure is on a very stony hillside, giving a vertical wine with density. It is a tasty, sapid and elegant wine. It develops lovely aromas of red fruits (raspberries, cherries), floral (roses), sandalwood and spicy (cloves). The palate is gourmand, sapid and refined.
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