2023 Technical Specifications
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Sentiers
Certifications Demeter France
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Sentiers
Production Details The grapes are destemmed but not crushed, then cooled and allowed to warm slowly; fermentation begins after 5–10 days. Vatting lasts approximately 20 days, and the wine is aged in oak barrels. The page states a cellaring potential of 20 years.
Tasting Notes Delicate, caressing and taut
Food Pairing Roasted farmhouse poultry; guinea-fowl supreme with black truffle
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Sentiers
Soil Lime clay (argilo-calcaire)
Vine Age Vines planted in 1966
Fermentation Vessels Open vat
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 1,000 bottles
Bottles1,000
Production Details Grapes are handpicked in small cases and sorted on three sorting lines; one third is retained as whole bunches and the remainder is destemmed but not crushed. Extraction uses gentle pump-overs and foot pigeage. Vinification lasts 20–25 days. Maturation is 15–18 months in oak barrels, with new oak not exceeding 20%. Bottling follows lunar cycles. The certified organic and biodynamic vineyard is manually pruned and braided and ploughed by horse.
Certifications Biodyvin
Producer Information
Website
Address
41 rue d'Epernay, 21220 Morey-Saint-Denis, France
Owner
Cyprien Arlaud
Cellarmaster
Cyprien Arlaud