2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir (type fin)
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Epenots
Soil Clay-limestone soil with red clay and stones, At the foot of the pommard hill
Orientation South
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Burgundy pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Used barriques
Production Details Fine-type Pinot Noir on rootstock 161-49, planted at 10,000 vines/ha. Sorted whole clusters were vinified without added SO2 at that stage, with twice-daily punchdowns over 2.5 weeks. The wine was matured on its lees in pièces under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring and without added SO2 during the stated 17-month élevage.
Tasting Notes Fleshy, complex and dense; lightly spicy, resinous, fruity and floral; elegant and silky on the palate
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir (type fin)
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Epenots
Soil Clay-limestone soil with red clay and stones, At the foot of the pommard hill
Orientation South
Vineyard Yield 38 hL/ha
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Burgundy pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Used barriques
Production Details Fine-type Pinot Noir on rootstock 161-49, planted at 10,000 vines/ha. Sorted whole clusters were vinified without added SO2 at that stage, with twice-daily punchdowns over two weeks. The wine was matured on its lees in pièces under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring and without added SO2 during the stated 16-month élevage.
Tasting Notes Fleshy, complex and dense; lightly spicy, with resinous, blackberry, raspberry and violet aromas; elegant and muscular on the palate
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir (type fin)
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Epenots
Soil Clay-limestone soil with red clay and stones, At the foot of the pommard hill
Orientation South
Vineyard Yield 28 hL/ha
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Burgundy pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Fine-type Pinot Noir on rootstock 161-49, planted at 10,000 vines/ha. Sorted whole clusters were vinified without added SO2 at that stage, with twice-daily punchdowns over two weeks. The wine was matured on its lees in pièces under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring and without added SO2 during the stated 16-month élevage.
Tasting Notes Dense and fleshy; lightly spicy and fruity with resinous aromas; suave and muscular on the palate
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12, rue de Chaumergy, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 25 91 00
Owner
Philippe Pacalet
Cellarmaster
Philippe Pacalet