2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Joyeuses
Soil Very stony red soil with little clay, Comprising hard upper bathonian limestone and ferruginous oolite
Orientation South/Southeast
Vineyard Yield 33 hL/ha
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Sorted whole clusters were vinified without SO2, with twice-daily pigeage for two weeks. Alcoholic fermentation used indigenous yeasts without artificial temperature control, followed by malolactic fermentation in pièces. The wine matured on its lees in pièces under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring and without SO2 for 16 months. Vineyard density was 10,000 vines/ha; rootstock was 161-49; farming was described as environmentally respectful and sustainable.
Tasting Notes Vertical and dense; savory, sapid and elegant, with raspberry, cherry, rose, sandalwood and clove aromas and a generous, sapid, refined palate
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Joyeuses
Soil Very stony red soil with little clay, Comprising hard upper bathonian limestone and ferruginous oolite
Orientation South/Southeast
Vineyard Yield 29 hL/ha
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Sorted whole clusters were vinified without SO2, with twice-daily pigeage for two weeks. Alcoholic fermentation used indigenous yeasts without artificial temperature control, followed by malolactic fermentation in pièces. The wine matured on its lees in pièces under reductive conditions, without racking, with stirring and without SO2 for 16 months. Vineyard density was 10,000 vines/ha; rootstock was 161-49; farming was described as environmentally respectful and sustainable.
Tasting Notes Ruby-colored and rock-driven, with raspberry, cherry, rose, sandalwood and clove aromas; generous, savory and refined, with density, minerality, complexity and elegance
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Joyeuses
Soil Steep vineyard with an exceptionally high proportion of limestone
Vine Age 50
Tasting Notes Predominantly blackcurrant-like dark fruit with some red fruit; balanced, elegant, strongly mineral and vertical
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