2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay noir à jus blanc
Region Moulin-a-Vent
Soil Manganese-bearing granite, Surface-eroded into pink sand and a granitic arena locally called “gorrhe”
Orientation Southeast
Sites La Roche; La Petite Roche; Les Amandilliers; Les Brusselions
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vineyard density is 10,000 vines/ha and cultivation is described as environmentally respectful and sustainable. Sorted whole clusters were vinified without SO2, with one crushing operation daily for 2.5 weeks; alcoholic fermentation used indigenous yeasts and malolactic fermentation occurred in pièces. The wine was matured on its lees, reductively, in pièces without racking, with stirring and without SO2 for 18 months.
Tasting Notes Carmine red; floral; fruity; licorice; fresh; gourmand; complex; elegant; deep; mineral; tensile finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay noir à jus blanc
Drinking Window Enjoyable now but built for aging
Region Moulin-a-Vent
Soil Manganese-bearing granite, Surface-eroded into pink sand and a granitic arena locally called “gorrhe”
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Sites La Roche; La Petite Roche; Les Amandilliers; Les Brusselions
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Pièces for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vineyard density is 10,000 vines/ha and cultivation is described as sustainable and environmentally respectful. Sorted whole clusters were vinified without SO2, with one crushing operation daily for two weeks; alcoholic fermentation used indigenous yeasts and malolactic fermentation occurred in pièces. The wine was matured on its lees, reductively, in foudre without racking, with stirring and without SO2 for 15 months. The official UK importer additionally characterizes the vinification as semi-carbonic.
Tasting Notes Carmine red; violet; rose; blackberry; vine peach; licorice; gourmand; elegant; deep; structured; tensile finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay noir à jus blanc
Drinking Window Enjoyable now but built for aging
Region Moulin-a-Vent
Soil Manganese-bearing granite, Surface-eroded into pink sand and a granitic arena locally called “gorrhe”
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 12 hL/ha
Sites Les Amandilliers; Les Brusselions
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Foudre for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vineyard density is 10,000 vines/ha and cultivation is described as sustainable and environmentally respectful. Sorted whole clusters were vinified without SO2, with daily punch-downs for two weeks; alcoholic fermentation used indigenous yeasts without artificial temperature control and malolactic fermentation occurred in foudre. The wine was matured on its lees, reductively, in foudre without racking, with stirring and without SO2 for 15 months.
Tasting Notes Carmine red; fleshy; dense; violet; rose; raspberry; vine peach; licorice; complex; deep; powerful; tensile finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay noir à jus blanc
Drinking Window Enjoyable now but built for aging
Region Moulin-a-Vent
Soil Manganese-bearing granite, Surface-eroded into pink sand and a granitic arena locally called “gorrhe”
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 34 hL/ha
Sites Les Amandilliers; La Grande Charrière
Vine Age 55
Fermentation Vessels Foudre for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vineyard density is 10,000 vines/ha and cultivation is described as sustainable and environmentally respectful. Sorted whole clusters were vinified without SO2, with daily punch-downs for three weeks; alcoholic fermentation used indigenous yeasts without artificial temperature control and malolactic fermentation occurred in foudre. The wine was matured on its lees, reductively, in foudre without racking, with stirring and without SO2 for 18 months.
Tasting Notes Carmine red; fleshy; dense; violet; rose; raspberry; vine peach; licorice; complex; powerful; tensile finish
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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