2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Maranges Premier Cru
Region La Fussiere
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Unfined Yes
Production Details Manual harvest with sorting in the vineyard and on a sorting table, with an optical sorter possible in some years. After light crushing and destemming, the fruit entered stainless-steel vats; a small whole-cluster portion could be incorporated according to fruit condition. The wine matured for 14 months in barrels, about 30% new wood, with malolactic fermentation during maturation. Barrels were blended in tank one month before bottling; the wine was not fined, received light lenticular filtration, and was bottled according to the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby color; undergrowth aroma; full-bodied, balanced and tannic palate
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Classification Maranges Premier Cru
Region La Fussiere
Soil Clay-limestone and stony soil
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Low-Pressure Pneumatic Pressing
Unfined Yes
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Manual harvest with sorting in the vineyard and on a sorting table, with an optical sorter possible in some years. After light crushing and destemming, the fruit entered stainless-steel vats; a whole-cluster portion could be included depending on fruit condition. Cold maceration lasted a few days, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation with pumpovers and/or punchdowns. Free-run wine was separated and the marc was pressed gently in a low-pressure pneumatic press. The wine matured for 14 months in barrels, about 30% new wood, with malolactic fermentation during maturation. Barrels were blended in tank one month before bottling; the wine was not fined, received light lenticular filtration, and was bottled according to the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby color; undergrowth aroma; full-bodied, balanced and tannic palate
Food Pairing Red meats, white meats in spicy sauce, and mature cheeses
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