2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, type fin; rootstock 161-49
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Sentiers
Soil Clay-limestone; reddish-brown clay soil mixed with stones
Orientation South-East
Vine Age 50
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 17.5 days
Production Details Vine density is 10,000 plants/ha. The sustainably cultivated, sorted whole bunches are vinified without added SO2, with twice-daily punch-downs during a 2.5-week maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurs in pièces. The wine matures on its lees in pièces/barrels under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring performed without SO2, for 17 months. XtraWine recommends serving at 16–18°C and decanting for one hour; Martel describes maturation potential of more than 20 years after harvest.
Tasting Notes Rich, seductive and structured, with delicate scents of flowers, fruit and black tea; silky and charming, with a muscular finish
Food Pairing Meat dishes, mushrooms and truffle dishes
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, type fin; rootstock 161-49
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Sentiers
Soil Clay-limestone; reddish-brown clay soil mixed with stones
Orientation South-East
Vineyard Yield 32 hL/ha
Vine Age 50
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Production Details Vine density is 10,000 plants/ha. The sustainably cultivated, sorted whole bunches are vinified without added SO2, with twice-daily punch-downs during a two-week maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurs in pièces. The wine matures on its lees in pièces/barrels under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring performed without SO2, for 16 months.
Tasting Notes Rich, seductive and structured, with delicate scents of wild rose, raspberry, blackberry and black tea; silky and elegant, with a muscular finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, type fin; rootstock 161-49
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Sentiers
Soil Clay-limestone; reddish-brown clay soil mixed with stones
Orientation South-East
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Vine Age 50
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Production Details Vine density is 10,000 plants/ha. The sustainably cultivated, sorted whole bunches are vinified without added SO2, with twice-daily punch-downs during a two-week maceration. Alcoholic fermentation uses indigenous yeasts without artificial temperature control; malolactic fermentation occurs in pièces. The wine matures on its lees in pièces/barrels under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring performed without SO2, for 16 months.
Tasting Notes Rich, charming and structured, with delicate scents of flowers, fruit and tea; rich and complex, with a muscular finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, type fin; rootstock 161-49
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Sentiers
Soil Clay-limestone; reddish-brown clay soil mixed with stones; the parcel lies below bonnes-mares
Orientation South-East
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Vine Age 50
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 17.5 days
Production Details Vine density is 10,000 plants/ha. The sustainably cultivated, sorted whole bunches are vinified without added SO2, with twice-daily punch-downs during a 2.5-week maceration. Alcoholic fermentation uses indigenous yeasts without artificial temperature control; malolactic fermentation occurs in pièces. The wine matures on its lees in pièces/barrels under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring performed without SO2, for 18 months.
Tasting Notes Rich and charming within a structured form, with a complex, muscular palate softened by delicate scents of flowers, fruit and tea
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Producer Information
Website
Address
12, rue de Chaumergy, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 25 91 00
Owner
Philippe Pacalet
Cellarmaster
Philippe Pacalet