2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 4–5 years in cellar
Classification AOC Ladoix
Region La Toppe d'Avignon
Soil Fine, Deep clays with small limestone pebbles; approximately 2 m deep at the bottom of the parcel and less than 1 m in the upper part
Orientation South-West
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details Manual harvest; vinification with 50% whole bunches; matured for 18 months in wood, with 30% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Ripe fruit, black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, peony, warm stone and clove; round palate, velvety tannins and a finely spiced finish
Food Pairing Grilled duck breast with cherry-ginger glaze and sautéed chanterelles
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 4–5 years in cellar, approximately through 2027
Classification AOC Ladoix
Region La Toppe d'Avignon
Soil Fine, Deep clays with small limestone pebbles; approximately 2 m deep at the bottom of the parcel and less than 1 m in the upper part
Orientation South-West
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Entirely hand-harvested and triple-sorted; fully destemmed; fermented for approximately three weeks with very gentle extraction; matured for 14–18 months in oak barrels with no more than 50% new oak and without racking. Service guidance is 14–16°C after 30–60 minutes of aeration.
Tasting Notes Moderately deep ruby; black fruit, blackcurrant, black cherry, mineral, dried-herb and earthy aromas; soft, elegant palate with fine tannins, spicy cherry, salinity, herbal notes and a long, fresh finish
Food Pairing Roasted red meats, herb-crusted lamb, feathered game, poultry in sauce, Comté or Époisses
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