2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Beaune Premier Cru
Region Les Bressandes
Soil Clay-limestone and sandy soils
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 15 days
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Vinified with 50% whole clusters and macerated for 15 days in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. The wine was lightly filtered, not fined, and received an SO2 addition. It matured for 18 months in new and multiply used pièces, with 20% new vessels. The vineyard was in organic conversion.
Tasting Notes For the 2023 release, William Kelley described orange zest, red plum and berry aromas, with a medium-to-full-bodied, satiny, suave and notably elegant profile.
2022 Technical Specifications
Classification Beaune Premier Cru
Region Les Bressandes
Production Details The 2022 release came from a high-slope parcel adjoining David Croix's vines; its mature vines were planted between 1960 and 1965.
Tasting Notes William Kelley described orange zest, raspberry, rose-petal and spice aromas with a satiny, supple, fine-boned and mineral palate. Jasper Morris MW described fresh raspberry fruit, substantial body, balanced acidity and persistent length.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Classification Beaune Premier Cru
Region Les Bressandes
Production Details The 2021 release came from a high-slope parcel adjoining David Croix's vines; its mature vines were planted between 1960 and 1965.
Tasting Notes William Kelley described red-berry compote, orange rind, rose petals and forest floor, with a supple, enveloping and seamless palate, melting tannins and a mineral finish. Jasper Morris MW described fine red-berry fruit, medium muscle, integrated tannins and balanced oak.
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Producer Information
Address
Meursault, 21190, France
Owner
Henri Germain