2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 5–10 years of cellaring
Region Sancerre
Soil 100% clay-siliceous soil
Vine Age 50
Fermentation Vessels Small stainless-steel vats for alcoholic fermentation; oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 228
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Producer French 2022 specification: grapes were hand-picked in 12 kg cases, completely destemmed and hand-sorted before vatting; maceration lasted approximately 25 days at 18–25°C, with one pump-over per day and no pigeage. Malolactic fermentation was completed entirely in oak, followed by 12 months in 228 L barrels: 25% new, 25% previously used for one wine, 25% for two wines and 25% for three wines. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. The vines were cultivated without herbicide, insecticide, fertiliser or anti-rot treatment, and 2022 was identified as the final vintage in organic conversion.
Tasting Notes Dark colour with violet highlights; a deep, broad palate with ripe black fruit and coffee aromas, generous texture and marked tension
Food Pairing Red meats and matured cheeses
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 5–10 years of cellaring
Region Sancerre
Soil 100% flinty soil
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Small stainless-steel vats for alcoholic fermentation; oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked in 12 kg cases, table-sorted and completely destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 12 days in small stainless-steel vats at 25°C with daily manual pigeage. Malolactic fermentation was completed entirely in oak barrels one to five years old, followed by 12 months of barrel maturation and bottling without filtration.
Tasting Notes Ruby-crimson with black-cherry reflections; intense roasted, grilled and toasted aromas; round, unctuous palate with soft silky tannins; caramel and fruit-compote finish
Food Pairing Red meats and matured cheeses
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 5–10 years of cellaring
Region Sancerre
Soil 100% flinty soil
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Small stainless-steel vats for alcoholic fermentation; oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked in 12 kg cases, table-sorted and completely destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately 12 days in small stainless-steel vats at 25°C with daily manual pigeage. Malolactic fermentation was completed entirely in oak barrels one to five years old, followed by 12 months of barrel maturation and bottling without filtration.
Tasting Notes Ruby-crimson with black-cherry reflections; intense roasted, grilled and toasted aromas; round, unctuous palate with soft silky tannins; caramel and fruit-compote finish
Food Pairing Red meats and matured cheeses
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