2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Appellation Saint-Romain Contrôlée
Region Saint-Romain
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details Manual harvest with sorting in the vineyard and at the winery; light crushing and destemming before transfer to stainless-steel tanks, with a small whole-cluster portion possible depending on fruit condition. After pneumatic pressing, the wine matured in barrels for 15 months, with approximately 30% new wood. The barrels were assembled in vat one month before bottling, which followed the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Sour cherry, redcurrant, blackcurrant bud and undergrowth; fresh acidity, discreet tannins, and a firm, elegant body.
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