2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2026-2036
Classification Pommard village-level wine
Region Les Cras
Soil Gravelly soil with quality red clay, Stony scree and pebbles
Orientation Gentle South-Facing Slope
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 2023-08-31 and lasted two weeks
Vine Age Planted in the early 1980s
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details The wine comes from a 0.5 ha parcel. The producer lists production as 3,500 without specifying the unit and reports 33% whole-cluster fruit.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Perfumed rose petal and light red fruit; red cherry, fine tannins, medium body, and a delicate, precise finish

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Pommard village-level wine
Region Les Cras
Soil Gravelly soil with quality red clay, Stony scree and pebbles
Orientation Gentle South-Facing Slope
Harvest Dates Harvest began during the final week of August 2022
Vine Age Planted in the early 1980s
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Closure Diam
Production Details Hand-picked grapes were selected in the vineyard and cellar, then vinified with 33% whole bunches. Ageing took place in barrel, 10% new oak, before assembly and transfer to stainless steel. The parcel is 0.5 ha; the producer lists production as 3,300 without specifying the unit.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Black cherry and blueberry; concentrated and deep, with substance and firmness

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Pommard village-level wine
Region Les Cras
Soil Gravelly soil with quality red clay, Stony scree and pebbles
Orientation Gentle South-Facing Slope
Vine Age Planted in the early 1980s
Fermentation Vessels Mostly large wooden vats
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size 228
Production Details The wine comes from a 0.5 ha parcel. The producer lists production as 1,200 without specifying the unit and reports 0% whole-cluster fruit.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Black berries, undergrowth and cedar; crunchy tannins and black pepper on the finish

Producer Information

Address
Rue du Pied de la Vallée 21, 21190 Volnay, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 39 14
Owner
Etienne de Montille
Cellarmaster
Brian Sieve

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