2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champs Pimont
Soil Very clayey soil with high iron content
Orientation Due East
Harvest Dates Pinot Noir harvest began on 2024-09-13
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 17 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Handpicked into small crates and sorted; 50% whole clusters with the remainder destemmed. The cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 16 months. The producer labels this vintage organic wine.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby with purple highlights; pepper, nutmeg, orange peel and red fruit; dense and thick, with appetizing flavor and fresh, spicy tannins
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champs Pimont
Soil Very clayey soil with high iron content
Orientation Due East
Harvest Dates Domaine harvest began on 2022-08-29
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 16 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Handpicked into small crates and sorted; 36% whole clusters with the remainder destemmed. The cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Maturation was entirely in oak barrels for 17 months; the sheet does not state that the barrels were new.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with a light garnet rim; violet, rose petals and spicy black fruit; liquorice, clove, blueberry and fine, fresh, supple tannins
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champs Pimont
Soil Very clayey soil with high iron content
Orientation Due East
Harvest Dates Producer picking began on 2019-09-09
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 20 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The Pinot Noir plot measured 2.06 hectares. Grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and completely destemmed; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 17 months.
Tasting Notes Intense dark ruby; black fruit, black-cherry liqueur, dark chocolate, liquorice, spice, tobacco and soot; juicy, toasted and peppery, with blackberry, blueberry and powerful ripe tannins
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champs Pimont
Soil Very clayey soil with high iron content
Orientation Due East
Harvest Dates Domaine harvest began on 2017-08-29
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 20 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and completely destemmed; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 17 months.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with a light purple rim; spice, cocoa, liquorice and rose petal; juicy cherry fruit, dense fine tannins and a long finish
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champs Pimont
Soil Very clayey soil with high iron content
Orientation Due East
Harvest Dates Domaine harvest began on 2016-09-20
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 20 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and completely destemmed; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 19 months.
Tasting Notes Dark, intense ruby; bilberry, blackberry, spice, leather and tobacco; crunchy dark fruit, slight toast and dense ripe tannins
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champs Pimont
Soil Very clayey soil with high iron content
Orientation Due East
Harvest Dates Pinot Noir harvest began on 2015-09-07
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 20 days
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and completely destemmed; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 20 months.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby with dark-purple reflections; smoke, toast, liquorice, blackcurrant and blueberry; fresh ripe black fruit, fine salivating tannins and spice
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Producer Information
Website
Address
6 rue des Santenots, 21190 Meursault, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 23 85
Email
Owner
Labruyere Family
Cellarmaster
Nadine Gublin