2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Santenots
Vine Age Some contributing vines planted in 1997
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types New oak
Production Details Grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and totally destemmed. The cap was punched down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Barrel ageing lasted 19 months. The domaine began picking on 9 September 2019 after plot-by-plot maturity checks; this is an estate harvest-start statement, not a wine-specific completion date.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, June 2021: dark ruby; ripe red and black fruit, light toast and delicate spice; creamy and generous, with silky tannins.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Santenots
Vine Age Some contributing vines planted in 1997
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types New oak
Production Details The 0.59-hectare plot was handpicked into small crates; grapes were sorted and totally destemmed, with punching down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Barrel ageing lasted 18 months. The estate's overall 2018 harvest ran from 29 August to 12 September; the source does not give this plot's exact picking date.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, June 2020: intense dark ruby; black fruit, cocoa and light roast; dense and fleshy, with sweet spices, liquorice and ripe tannins.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Santenots
Vine Age Some contributing vines planted in 1997
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 20 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types New oak
Production Details The 0.59-hectare plot was handpicked into small crates; grapes were sorted and totally destemmed, with punching down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Barrel ageing lasted 17 months. The domaine's overall harvest began on 29 August 2017; the source does not identify this plot's precise picking date.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, February 2019: intense ruby; mint, sweet spice, liquorice and violet; tender and smooth, with fresh cherry, vanilla and fine fresh tannins.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Santenots
Vine Age Some contributing vines planted in 1997
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 20 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types New oak
Production Details Grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and totally destemmed, with punching down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Barrel ageing lasted 18 months. The domaine began harvesting Pinot Noir on 7 September 2015; this is a variety-level estate start date rather than a confirmed picking date for this plot.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, June 2017: deep ruby with purple reflections; blueberry, blackcurrant and fine toast; dense and rich, with dark fruit, spice, liquorice and a generous finish.
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2009 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Santenots
Soil Very sunny terroir in the commune of meursault
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types New oak
Production Details Grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and totally destemmed, with punching down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Barrel ageing lasted 18 months. The domaine's overall harvest began in early September 2009, with plots picked according to ripeness; no exact date is supplied for this wine.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, April 2011: classic ruby; liquorice, menthol and tobacco; spice, toast, bitter cocoa, roasted coffee and black cherry, with rich ripe tannins.
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2005 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Premier Cru
Region Santenots
Soil Very sunny terroir in the commune of meursault
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open oak vats
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 21 days
Production Details The source identifies a 0.56-hectare plot. Grapes were handpicked into small crates, sorted and totally destemmed, with punching down twice daily during alcoholic fermentation. Ageing was entirely in oak barrels for 16 months; the sheet does not say that the oak was new.
Tasting Notes Producer tasting, 2006: deep ruby with purple and garnet highlights; floral and very ripe black cherry; delicate and ethereal, with a velvety texture, fresh fruit, menthol and fine tannins.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
6 rue des Santenots, 21190 Meursault, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 23 85
Email
Owner
Labruyere Family
Cellarmaster
Nadine Gublin