Terroir

Côte de Nuits Grape variety: Pinot Noir Soil: Clay and limestone

Vinification

Hand harvest, picking out of the grapes, total destemming, cold maceration before alchoolic fermentation (6/8°C) during 10 to 15 days. Vatting in stainless steel tanks with submerged cap, pumping-over during fermentation. Temperature control between 25 to 28°C. Vatting time 25 to 30 days, pneumatic pressing.

Ageing

Ageing on fine lees in oak barrels (10 to 30% in new barrels) during 13 to 15 months.

Colour

A lovely cherry-red colour with garnet tints that, with time, will turn to a deep ruby

Nose

Intense, complex aromatic expression with blackberry, blackcurrant and violet aromas When ageing, liquorice, tobacco and gamy notes will emerge

Palate

A powerful wine with a good balance between tannins and acidity, giving way to a pleasant softness and guaranteeing good ageing potential

Wines & Food Pairing

This wine combines well with game in sauce, tournedos Rossini or regional cheeses. Serve at: 16°C