2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 3 to 5 years and more
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Calcareous clay soil with predominant clay or pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Thermoregulated wooden vats
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Grapes are handpicked and sorted at the winery. Fermenting maceration takes place in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18–21 days. The wine is aged in oak barrels, including 20–30% new barrels, for 14–16 months. Recommended serving temperature is 15–16°C (59–61°F).
Tasting Notes Intensely aromatic; red and black fruit including cherry, raspberry and blackberry; floral nuances of rose and peony; soft tannic structure; discreet, well-integrated oak; long, flavourful, fruit-recalling finish.
Food Pairing Roasted or stewed beef, duck, pork or game; medium to mature cheeses.
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 3 to 5 years and more.
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Calcareous clay
Fermentation Vessels Thermoregulated Wooden Vats
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Serving Temperature 15-16°C · 59-61°F
Production Details Handpicking and sorting of grapes at the winery. Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21 days. Aging in oak barrels (20 to 30% new barrels) for 14 to 16 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit (cherry, raspberry, blackberry), floral (rose, peony)
Palate: soft tannic structure, well-integrated oak
Food Pairing roasted or stewed meats (beef, duck, pork, game), medium to mature cheeses
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Producer Information
Website
Address
6 Bis Boulevard Jacques Copeau, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 37 37
Owner
Albéric Bichot
Cellarmaster
Alain Serveau