The parcel
Composed of 2 plots of vines named: "la Butte" stony soil with clay at the northern exit of the village is partially surrounded by stone walls which gives it early maturity and "Champs Pussuet" which is located on a gently sloping slope facing the South-East, its soil is covered with limestone scree coming from the top of the Côte, red silt deposited during glacial periods and rocks from the alteration of the underlying geological layers. Vineyard: Average age: 50 years, 10,000 vines/ha. Yield: 39 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
It has a beautiful bright garnet color with purplish reflections. Its fruity notes of raspberries and cherries, elderberry, iris and cloves give it an attractive side. Its mouth is delicious, adopting a round and structured shape.
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