2022 Technical Specifications
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Crots
Soil Very stony, Shallow and well-drained soil
Orientation East-Northeast
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 3 days
Oak Types Fine-grained new oak sourced from forests in Central France
Production Volume 592 bottles
Bottles592
Production Details Grapes were handpicked, sorted and completely destemmed. Traditional wooden-vat vinification included gentle punch-downs, particularly near the end of fermentation. Barrel ageing lasted 16 months in fine-grained new oak barrels sourced from forests in Central France.
Tasting Notes Deep red; cut grass, sun-warmed pine needles, camphor, cedar, blond tobacco, nutmeg, violet and ripe Burlat cherry; broad, dense and silky, with cherry, menthol, graphite, fine-grained tannins, marked freshness and a long complex finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Crots
Soil Very stony, Shallow and well-drained soil
Orientation East-Northeast
Fermentation Vessels Wooden vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 3 days
Oak Types Fine-grained new oak sourced from forests in Central France
Production Volume 281 bottles
Bottles281
Production Details Organically certified grapes were handpicked, sorted and completely destemmed. Traditional wooden-vat vinification included gentle punch-downs, particularly near the end of fermentation. Barrel ageing lasted 15 months in fine-grained new oak barrels sourced from forests in Central France.
Tasting Notes Deep cherry red; peony, violet, liquorice, raspberry, cherry, vanilla, heather, graphite, mild spices, cinnamon, light tobacco, chocolate and coffee; full and dense yet fresh, taut and mineral, with mentholated notes and fine peppery tannins.
Critics Ratings 94
2020 Technical Specifications
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Crots
Soil Very stony, Shallow and well-drained soil
Orientation East
Fermentation Vessels Tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 3 days
Production Volume 552 bottles
Bottles552
Magnums144
Production Details Organically certified grapes were handpicked, sorted and completely destemmed. Traditional tank vinification included gentle punch-downs, particularly near the end of fermentation. Barrel ageing lasted 17 months with one-third new oak.
Tasting Notes Deep red to nearly black; velvety texture; peat, dried herbs, thyme, fir, chili pepper, cherry, sour cherry, raspberry, poppy and almond; white-pebble minerality, sourdough, brioche and cut grass; ripe, fresh and stony with notable cellaring potential.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Crots
Soil Very stony, Shallow and well-drained soil
Orientation East
Fermentation Vessels Tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 3 days
Production Volume 836 bottles
Bottles836
Magnums12
Production Details Organically certified grapes were handpicked, sorted and completely destemmed. Traditional tank vinification included gentle punch-downs, particularly near the end of fermentation. Barrel ageing lasted 15 months with one-third new oak.
Tasting Notes Deep red with blue-black hues; fresh strawberry, rose, lichen, bramble, sugared almond and gunflint; tangy red berries, white-pebble minerality, white pepper and mint; grenadine, redcurrant and pomegranate finish.
2018 Technical Specifications
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Crots
Soil Very stony, Shallow and well-drained soil
Orientation East-Northeast
Fermentation Vessels Tanks
Production Volume 881 bottles
Bottles881
Magnums9
Production Details Grapes were handpicked and completely destemmed, followed by approximately two weeks of traditional tank vinification with regular punch-downs, particularly near the end of fermentation. The wine was barrel-aged for 15 months with one-third new oak.
Tasting Notes Dark red; cranberry, raspberry, cornelian cherry, cherry and peony; fresh and taut, with limestone-associated vibrancy, noble wood, liquorice, light tobacco and damp-sand nuances; elegant and delicate with integrated tannins and acidity.
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Crots
Soil Very stony, Shallow and well-drained soil
Orientation East-Northeast
Fermentation Vessels Tanks
Production Volume 881 bottles
Bottles881
Magnums4
Production Details Grapes were handpicked and completely destemmed, followed by approximately two weeks of traditional tank vinification with regular punch-downs, particularly near the end of fermentation. The wine was barrel-aged for 15 months with one-third new oak.
Tasting Notes Intense red; wild cherry, red stone fruit, clafoutis, vanilla, crème brûlée, roasted dark chocolate, almond and liquorice; elegant, pure, long and silky, with refreshing acidity, chalky tannins and a saline finish.
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