2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pommard Premier Cru
Region Les Charmots
Soil Shallow, Stony, Well-drained marly limestone
Orientation East And South-East
Sites Two small mid-slope parcels overlooking Premier Cru Les Epenots
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Production Details Handpicked into small crates, sorted and vinified as 100% whole grapes; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation; maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 18 months.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pommard Premier Cru
Region Les Charmots
Soil Shallow, Stony, Well-drained marly limestone
Orientation East And South-East
Harvest Dates Estate harvest began on 20 August 2020 with Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir and ended on 2 September 2020
Sites Two small mid-slope parcels overlooking Premier Cru Les Epenots
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Production Details Handpicked into small crates, sorted and vinified as 100% whole grapes; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation; maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 18 months.
Tasting Notes Tasted April 2022: intense black-red with a purple rim; aniseed, gentian, liquorice and clove, followed by potpourri and rose petal; textured, with dense fresh spicy tannins and a digestible finish.
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pommard Premier Cru
Region Les Charmots
Soil Shallow, Stony, Well-drained marly limestone
Orientation East And South-East
Harvest Dates Estate harvest started on 9 September 2019
Sites Two small mid-slope parcels overlooking Premier Cru Les Epenots
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 15 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Production Details Handpicked into small crates, sorted and fully destemmed; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation; maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 17 months.
Tasting Notes Tasted March 2021: intense ruby; spices, liquorice, mint, clove, roasted coffee, peony and rose; peppery violet, violet candy and anise, with freshness, sapidity, elegant tannins and a long finish.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pommard Premier Cru
Region Les Charmots
Soil Shallow, Stony, Well-drained marly limestone
Orientation East And South-East
Harvest Dates Estate harvest ran from 29 August to 12 September 2018
Sites Two small mid-slope parcels overlooking Premier Cru Les Epenots
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Production Details Handpicked into small crates, sorted and fully destemmed; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation; maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 18 months.
Tasting Notes Tasted June 2020: dark ruby; peony, rose and clove; tasty, fleshy and strongly spicy, finishing with fresh elegant tannins.
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pommard Premier Cru
Region Les Charmots
Soil Shallow, Stony, Well-drained marly limestone
Orientation East And South-East
Harvest Dates Estate harvest began on 29 August 2017
Sites Two small mid-slope parcels overlooking Premier Cru Les Epenots
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 20 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Production Details Handpicked into small crates, sorted and fully destemmed; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation; maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 17 months.
Tasting Notes Tasted February 2019: intense ruby with a dark-purple rim; fresh mint, mild tobacco, liquorice and ripe black cherry; fresh juicy cherry, nutmeg and clove, with dense fresh ripe tannins.
2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pommard Premier Cru
Region Les Charmots
Soil Shallow, Stony, Well-drained marly limestone
Orientation East And South-East
Harvest Dates Estate harvest started on 20 September 2016
Sites Two small mid-slope parcels overlooking Premier Cru Les Epenots
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Production Details Handpicked into small crates, sorted and fully destemmed; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation; maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 17 months.
Tasting Notes Tasted April 2018: dark ruby; clove, tobacco, leather and ripe black berries; fleshy, dense and rich with black-fruit flavors and textured spicy tannins.
2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Pommard Premier Cru
Region Les Charmots
Soil Shallow, Stony, Well-drained marly limestone
Orientation East And South-East
Harvest Dates Pinot Noir harvest at the estate started on 7 September 2015
Sites Two small mid-slope parcels overlooking Premier Cru Les Epenots
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Production Details Handpicked into small crates and sorted; vinified as 100% whole harvest; the cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation; maturation was entirely in new oak barrels for 15 months.
Tasting Notes Tasted June 2017: luminous ruby; peony, rose and spices; tasty and finely spicy, with silky fresh tannins and a digestible finish.
Producer Information
Website
Address
6 rue des Santenots, 21190 Meursault, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 23 85
Email
Owner
Labruyere Family
Cellarmaster
Nadine Gublin