2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah noire, petite serine type
Region Cote Rotie
Soil Granitic soil, Eroded at the surface into sand
Orientation Southeast
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vine density was 7,500 vines/ha. Sorted whole bunches were vinified without SO2, with twice-daily pigeage for 2.5 weeks and alcoholic fermentation by indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation occurred in pièces. Élevage was on lees in pièces, reductively and without racking, with remuage and no SO2 for 19 months.
Tasting Notes Violet color; floral violet, fruit and spice aromas; round, complex and delicate palate; elegant fine tannins; structured, refined, balanced and suave
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah noire, petite serine type
Region Cote Rotie
Soil Granitic soil, Eroded at the surface into sand
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vine density was 7,500 vines/ha. Sorted whole bunches were vinified without SO2, with twice-daily pigeage for 2 weeks and alcoholic fermentation by indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation occurred in pièces. Élevage was on lees in pièces, reductively and without racking, with remuage and no SO2 for 16 months.
Tasting Notes Violet color; floral violet, fruit including blood orange and spice aromas; round, complex and delicate palate; elegant tannins; structured, refined, balanced and suave
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah noire, petite serine type
Region Cote Rotie
Soil Granitic soil, Eroded at the surface into sand
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vine density was 7,500 vines/ha. Sorted whole bunches were vinified without SO2, with twice-daily pigeage for 2 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation used indigenous yeasts without artificial temperature regulation. Malolactic fermentation occurred in pièces. Élevage was on lees in pièces, reductively and without racking, with remuage and no SO2 for 16 months.
Tasting Notes Violet color; violet, cherry eau-de-vie, red and black fruit, flowers, blood orange and oriental spices; round, fine and delicate palate; elegant tannins; balanced, suave and refined
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah noire, petite serine type
Region Cote Rotie
Soil Granitic soil, Eroded at the surface into sand
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 28 hL/ha
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vine density was 7,500 vines/ha. Sorted whole bunches were vinified without SO2, with twice-daily pigeage for 2.5 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation used indigenous yeasts without artificial temperature regulation. Malolactic fermentation occurred in pièces. Élevage was on lees in pièces, reductively and without racking, with remuage and no SO2 for 17 months.
Tasting Notes Violet color; violet, cherry eau-de-vie, red and black fruit, flowers, blood orange and oriental spices; round, fine and delicate palate; elegant tannins; balanced, suave and refined
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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