2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2025–2035; suggested peak 2026–2033
Region Rully
Soil Clay soils with subsurface water influence below le meix cadot
Fermentation Vessels Truncated-conical wooden vat
Maceration 7 days
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Manually harvested. Destemming versus retention of some whole clusters is described as vintage-dependent, but the page does not quantify or resolve the choice for 2023. Fruit was chilled before a one-week cold pre-fermentation maceration in truncated-conical wooden vats, with punch-down and/or pump-over according to fermentation phase. Matured for approximately 12 months in Burgundy barrels, 33% new, with malolactic fermentation, then six months in stainless steel; bottled according to the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Silky and mineral; intense, lightly smoky black fruit; blueberry, black cherry, white pepper, fine leather and faded rose; taut palate with firm, refined tannins
Food Pairing Spelt risotto with chanterelles, Piedmont hazelnuts and black-truffle shavings
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Rully AOC
Region Rully
Soil Clay-rich soils
Orientation East-Facing
Sites Two distinct En Guesnes parcels separated by Premier Cru Le Meix Cadot; the smaller parcel was planted in 1950 and the larger parcel in 1978
Vine Age 45 to 70 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank; material not specified
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 7 days
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested; cold-macerated for one week and fermented on indigenous yeasts in tank. Matured for 12 months in French oak barrels, one-third new, followed by six months in tank. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, with work following the lunar cycle. The sheet labels the wine certified organic but does not name a certification body.
Tasting Notes Raspberry, spring violets, baking spices, red stone fruit and light pepper; juicy, energetic and concentrated
Food Pairing Barbecued salmon; grilled lamb burgers
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