2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 7 to 10 years and more
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bonnes Mares
Soil Siliceous clay, Limestone slabs, White marls
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Serving Temperature 16-17°C · 60-62°F
Production Details Handpicking, grape sorting upon arrival at the winery. Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21 days. Aging in oak barrels (40 to 50% new barrels) for 16 to 18 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, black fruit, peony, rose, violet, spices, forest undergrowth, leather
Palate: rich, full-bodied, fleshy, velvety tannins, long finish
Food Pairing roasted meats, stewed meats, beef, lamb, pork, game, duck, medium cheeses, mature cheeses
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2016 Technical Specifications
Region Bonnes Mares
Grapes Picked 2 Oct 2016
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Production Details Vinified with 35% whole-bunch fruit.
Tasting Notes
Nose: wilted rose petals, violets, red berry fruit, orange pith
Palate: medium-bodied, slightly rustic opening, good backbone, substantial, solid finish
Critics Ratings 90-92
2013 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2028+
Region Bonnes Mares
Tasting Notes
Nose: brooding, floral nuances, earth nuances
Palate: outstanding density, powerful, imposingly scaled, very firm tannins, persistent finish, old-school style, slight rusticity
Critics Ratings 92-94
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2016 / 750ml | CHF 1,091.81Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
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