2024 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Drink now for its fruit.
Region Cote Chalonnaise
Sites Lieu-dit La Fortune
Tasting Notes Peppery and almost spicy; dense, floral and fruity, with a slight lactic note; wild strawberry, raspberry, sweet spices, tangy notes and delicate silky tannins.
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Drink now for primary flavours or wait three to five years.
Region Cote Chalonnaise
Production Details The 2023 wine included 40% whole bunches; the producer attributes additional palate density to their presence while describing the wine as juicy, fresh and drinkable.
Tasting Notes Deep purple; violet, blackcurrant and crushed strawberry; juicy, fresh and bright-fruited, with a pulpy, mouth-coating texture.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Region Cote Chalonnaise
Tasting Notes Red fruit and crushed strawberry; fresh, juicy and digestible, becoming crunchy on the finish with fine tannins.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Drink now for its fruit or wait three to five years for greater density.
Region Cote Chalonnaise
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vat
Production Details Vinified in a wooden vat for 14 days, then matured in barrels previously used for one to three wines.
Tasting Notes Predominantly red fruit on the nose; wild strawberry on the palate; ripe, supple tannins and tangy notes providing aromatic freshness.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Drink two to three years after bottling for red-fruit flavours and freshness, or at four to eight years for deeper aromas.
Region Cote Chalonnaise
Sites Lieu-dit La Fortune
Production Details Producer recommends serving at approximately 16°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh blackberry, red fruit and wild strawberry; soft, supple tannins with a powerful structure and aromatic lightness.
Food Pairing Meat and poultry without strongly flavoured sauces or seasoning; mild cheeses, excluding soft cheeses such as Camembert, Brie or Vacherin.
Producer Information
Website
Address
2, rue de la Fontaine, 71150 Bouzeron, France
Phone
+33 3 85 91 20 50
Email
Owner
Aubert de Villaine &
Pamela de Villaine
Pamela de Villaine
Cellarmaster
Pierre de Benoist