2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Enjoy young for its fruit, or cellar for 3-5 years and potentially longer
Classification AOC Premier Cru
Region Mercurey
Soil Calcareous clay soils
Orientation South; The Site Lies In A Valley North Of Mercurey
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Grapes are handpicked and sorted on arrival. Fermentative maceration lasts 16-20 days in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. The wine is matured in oak barrels for 12-14 months, with 15-20% new barrels. The stated average vine-age range is 30-40 years, and the recommended serving range is 15-16°C.
Tasting Notes Red cherry, raspberry, rose, violet and delicate oak; elegant, fleshy and velvety, with a long, highly aromatic finish
Food Pairing Roasted or stewed beef, pork, lamb or poultry; medium-strength cheeses; beef bourguignon
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Enjoy young for its fruit, or cellar for 3-5 years and potentially longer
Classification AOC Premier Cru
Region Mercurey
Soil Calcareous clay soil
Orientation Full Southern Exposure; The Site Lies In A Valley North Of Mercurey
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats
Production Details Grapes are handpicked and sorted on arrival. Fermentative maceration lasts 16-20 days in temperature-controlled wooden vats. The wine is matured in oak barrels for 12-14 months, with 15-20% new barrels. The stated vine-age range is 30-40 years.
Tasting Notes Red cherry, raspberry, rose, violet and delicate oak; elegant, fleshy and velvety, with a long, highly aromatic finish
Food Pairing Roasted or stewed beef, pork, lamb or poultry; medium-strength cheeses; beef bourguignon
Producer Information
Website
Address
6 Bis Boulevard Jacques Copeau, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 37 37
Owner
Albéric Bichot
Cellarmaster
Alain Serveau