2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir (percentage not stated)
Region Les Lavieres
Soil Surface clay over hard limestone at approximately 30–40 cm depth
Orientation Mid-Slope, South-Facing
Harvest Dates 5–13 September 2023
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details The 2.6-hectare parcel was planted in 1956. It is worked exclusively with four Comtois horses and caterpillar-mounted equipment, with no tractor entering the parcel. Vinification is conducted without pumps or sulphites. After severe sorting in 2023, the Pinot Noir was vinified as whole bunches. Maturation was 90% in multi-use Burgundy barrels and 10% in new Burgundy barrels for 14–18 months.
Tasting Notes Strong minerality, floral bouquet, saline and sapid finish; the 2023 wines are described as notably fresh and typical despite the hot vintage.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir (percentage not stated)
Region Les Lavieres
Soil Surface clay over hard limestone at approximately 30–40 cm depth
Orientation Mid-Slope, South-Facing
Harvest Dates 25 August–10 September 2022
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details The 2.6-hectare parcel was planted in 1956. It is worked exclusively with four Comtois horses and caterpillar-mounted equipment, with no tractor entering the parcel. Vinification is conducted without pumps or sulphites; grapes are generally harvested whole except in frost- or hail-affected years. Maturation was 90% in multi-use Burgundy barrels and 10% in new Burgundy barrels for 14–18 months. The 2022 crop was relatively abundant and the healthy grapes required little sorting.
Tasting Notes Rich and generous, with finesse and complexity; strong minerality, floral bouquet, and a saline, sapid finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Region Les Lavieres
Soil Surface clay over hard limestone at approximately 30–40 cm depth
Orientation Mid-Slope, South-Facing
Harvest Dates 17–30 August 2020
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details The 2.6-hectare parcel was planted in 1956. It is worked exclusively with four Comtois horses and caterpillar-mounted equipment, with no tractor entering the parcel. Vinification is conducted without pumps or sulphites; grapes are generally harvested whole except in frost- or hail-affected years. Maturation was 90% in multi-use Burgundy barrels and 10% in new Burgundy barrels for 14–18 months. The 2020 crop was very healthy with slightly below-average yield; the grapes were described as balanced, highly ripe and retaining good acidity.
Tasting Notes Strong minerality, floral bouquet, and a saline, sapid finish; the finished 2020 wines are described as unusually powerful and suitable for cellaring.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Region Les Lavieres
Soil Surface clay over limestone at approximately 30–40 cm depth
Orientation Mid-Slope, South-Facing
Harvest Dates 9–20 September 2019
Production Details The 2.6-hectare parcel was planted in 1956. Exceptional summer heat concentrated the 2019 grapes and produced little juice; after vinification, the producer recorded approximately half a normal crop in the cellar.
Tasting Notes Strong minerality, floral bouquet, and a saline, sapid finish; the 2019 wines are described as generous, fine, relatively low in acidity and approachable when young.
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Producer Information
Address
1 Rue Soeur Goby, 21420 Savigny-lès-Beaune, France
Owner
Claude de Nicolay and François de Nicolay