2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Santenay AOC
Region Santenay
Soil Calcareous, Light, Shallow and gravelly soil
Orientation East And South
Sites Les Prarons-Dessus
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 15 days
Barrel Size 350
Production Details The 0.71-hectare Les Prarons-Dessus vineyard was planted in 1959 and is organically farmed with mechanical soil cultivation. Grapes were hand-harvested and destemmed using a vibrating table. The exact 2023 trade description additionally reports a few days of cold maceration, indigenous-yeast alcoholic fermentation and gentle pumpovers under temperature control. Maceration lasted 15 days with minimal intervention. Maturation comprised approximately 12 months in 350-litre barrels, with 15–20% new barrels, followed by 4–6 months in tank before bottling.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; blackcurrant and raspberry; rich, silky texture, notable balance, fresh fruit and spices
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification AOP Santenay
Region Santenay
Soil Brown limestone; light, Shallow and stony soil
Sites Les Prarons-Dessus
Vine Age 65
Barrel Size 350
Production Details Organically farmed with mechanical tillage and ploughing. Fruit was hand-picked, sorted in the vineyard and on a vibrating sorting table, and 100% destemmed. Vatting lasted approximately two weeks with minimal intervention. The wine matured for 12 months in 350-litre barrels, with 15–20% new barrels, followed by 4–6 months in vats before bottling. Recommended serving temperature is 14–15°C, and the stated ageing potential is 5–10 years.
Tasting Notes Blackcurrant, raspberry, fresh fruit and spices; rich and supple palate with fine balance and an airy character
Food Pairing Beef brochette; veal chop with cream sauce; chicken cooked in a bladder
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Producer Information
Address
3 Impasse des Crets, 21190 Chassagne-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 (0)3.80.24.75.61
Owner
Bruno Colin
Cellarmaster
Bruno Colin