2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2024–2039; peak 2029–2034
Classification Premier Cru
Region Pitures Dessus
Soil Fine clay soils over hard limestone bedrock
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details The vineyard is described as lying north of Volnay, beside Clos des Ducs and above Frémiets, in a mid-slope position with well-drained clay-limestone soil.
Tasting Notes Clear bright-red appearance; intense crunchy red-fruit aromas; a straight, precise palate with clean fruit and pronounced minerality.
Food Pairing Cep-stuffed pigeon with mushroom potatoes and reduced jus
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Vintages
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Classification Premier Cru
Region Pitures Dessus
Production Details The importer’s 2016 vintage brochure describes the house method for all wines as complete lees ageing with gentle lees stirring several times monthly, adjusted by vintage, without racking during that process. Bottling is performed manually by gravity after a full moon, with no fining, filtration, or sulfur addition at bottling. The 2016 wines had not been racked when Stephen Tanzer visited and were described as very low in sulfur. The brochure’s general characterization of 2016 alcohol as below 13.5% conflicts with the exact Pitures Dessus label declaration of 13.5% vol; the wine-specific label value is retained without inferring an alternative measurement.
Tasting Notes Vinous, November 1, 2018: bright dark-red and ruby appearance; dark raspberry, black cherry, smoky soil and sweet-oak aromas; crushed black cherry, coffee and game flavors; fine tannins and supporting acidity.
Critics Ratings 92
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | CHF 681.03Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
1, ruelle Morlot, 21200 Beaune, Cote-d'Or, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 99 98
Email
Owner
Mounir Saouma; Rotem Saouma
Cellarmaster
Mounir Saouma