2023 Technical Specifications
Region Vergelesses
Soil Reddish, Iron-rich surface clay over deep limestone
Harvest Dates 5 Sep 2023 to 13 Sep 2023
Vine Age Parcel planted in 1954
Production Details The producer describes the cuvée's general method as vinification without pumping-over or sulphite additions; whole-cluster harvest except in frost or hail years; and maturation for 14–18 months, with 90% in multi-use Burgundy barrels and 10% in new barrels. In 2023, picking was restricted to mornings because of extreme heat; after strict sorting, the Pinot Noir was vinified as whole clusters.
Tasting Notes Surprising freshness and typicity despite the very hot vintage
2022 Technical Specifications
Region Vergelesses
Soil Reddish, Iron-rich surface clay over deep limestone
Harvest Dates 25 Aug 2022 to 10 Sep 2022
Vine Age Parcel planted in 1954
Production Details The producer describes the cuvée's general method as vinification without pumping-over or sulphite additions; whole-cluster harvest except in frost or hail years; and maturation for 14–18 months, with 90% in multi-use Burgundy barrels and 10% in new barrels. The 2022 grapes were very healthy, required little sorting, and the harvest was relatively abundant.
Tasting Notes Rich and generous, with finesse and complexity
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2021 Technical Specifications
Region Vergelesses
Soil Reddish, Iron-rich surface clay over deep limestone
Harvest Dates 17 Sep 2021 to 30 Sep 2021
Vine Age Parcel planted in 1954
Production Details The producer describes the cuvée's general method as vinification without pumping-over or sulphite additions; whole-cluster harvest except in frost or hail years; and maturation for 14–18 months, with 90% in multi-use Burgundy barrels and 10% in new barrels. Severe April frost reduced the domaine's 2021 production to approximately one-third of a normal harvest; the few, small bunches required substantial sorting.
Tasting Notes Elegant, fresh and attractive, with low alcohol character
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2019 Technical Specifications
Region Vergelesses
Soil Reddish, Iron-rich surface clay over deep limestone
Harvest Dates 9 Sep 2019 to 20 Sep 2019
Vine Age Parcel planted in 1954
Production Details The producer describes the cuvée's general method as vinification without pumping-over or sulphite additions; whole-cluster harvest except in frost or hail years; and maturation for 14–18 months, with 90% in multi-use Burgundy barrels and 10% in new barrels. The 2019 grapes became concentrated and yielded little juice; the producer reports that only half a normal harvest was present in the cellar after vinification.
Tasting Notes Very full-bodied and fine, with fairly low acidity and youthful accessibility
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Producer Information
Address
1 Rue Soeur Goby, 21420 Savigny-lès-Beaune, France
Owner
Claude de Nicolay and François de Nicolay