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: 29hl/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
It is a rock wine with a ruby color. It develops lovely aromas of red fruits (raspberries, cherries), floral (roses), sandalwood and spicy (cloves). The palate is gourmand, tasty and refined. The whole is dense, mineral, complex and elegant.
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