2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir (type fin)
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
Region Aux Argillas
Soil Clay-limestone; surface pebbles and clay over white limestone bedrock
Orientation Southeast; Cool, Sunny Microclimate
Vine Age 60
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vine density is 12,000 plants/ha. Sorted whole bunches are vinified without SO2, with twice-daily punchdowns for 2.5 weeks; alcoholic fermentation uses indigenous yeasts and malolactic fermentation occurs in pièces. The wine is matured on its lees in pièces under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring and without SO2 during the stated 17-month élevage.
Tasting Notes Deep, elegant and linear; red and black berries, sandalwood, rosewood, wildflowers and spice; refined and savory, gaining body with age
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir (type fin)
Drinking Window 2025–2035
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
Region Aux Argillas
Soil Clay-limestone; surface pebbles and clay over white limestone bedrock
Orientation Southeast; Cool, Sunny Microclimate
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Vine Age 60
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Vine density is 12,000 plants/ha. Sorted whole bunches are vinified without SO2, with twice-daily punchdowns for 2 weeks; alcoholic fermentation uses indigenous yeasts and malolactic fermentation occurs in pièces. The producer specifies 16 months of lees maturation in pièces under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring and without SO2.
Tasting Notes Deep bright red; ripe red fruit, delicate spice and subtle wood; fine tannins and a long, balanced finish
Food Pairing Roasted red meats
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Through 2033 and beyond for enthusiasts
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
Region Aux Argillas
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Tronconic wooden vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Manually harvested whole bunches were vinified for 3 weeks in tronconic wooden vats with twice-daily punchdowns and indigenous-yeast alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation and lees maturation took place in barrels previously used for 1–3 wines, under reductive conditions without racking, with lees stirring and no added sulfites during the stated 16-month élevage. Recommended serving range is 14–16°C.
Tasting Notes Bright, intense red; rose, wildflowers, black fruit and exotic wood; precise, deep, finely tannic, savory and refined
Food Pairing Veal sweetbreads, roast poularde, or seven-hour lamb shoulder
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir (type fin)
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
Region Aux Argillas
Soil Clay-limestone; surface pebbles and clay over white limestone bedrock
Orientation Southeast; Cool, Sunny Microclimate
Vineyard Yield 34 hL/ha
Vine Age 60
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vine density is 12,000 plants/ha. Sorted whole bunches are vinified without SO2 with twice-daily punchdowns for 3 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation uses indigenous yeasts without artificial temperature control; malolactic fermentation occurs in pièces. The wine is matured on its lees in pièces under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring and without SO2 during the stated 17-month élevage.
Tasting Notes Complex and elegant; precise, deep and saline; red and black berries, sandalwood, rosewood, wildflowers and spice; refined and savory
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Producer Information
Website
Address
12, rue de Chaumergy, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 25 91 00
Owner
Philippe Pacalet
Cellarmaster
Philippe Pacalet