Description
The Bourgogne rouge fruit comes from the Les Vaux, Sous la Velle and et Montaine lieu-dits in Meursault. The vines range in age of 17-50 years of age and the wine is aged 1 year in barrel, 10% of which is new oak, then two months in vats. A lovely Bourgogne rouge that is bright with red fruit profiles and smooth tannins.
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Surface area: 0 ha 70 ares
Lieu-dit: Les Vaux, Sous la Velle and Monatine (Meursault)
Soil: Clay-limestone
Age of the vines: 1966 – 1972 – 1978 – 1991 – 1999
Harvests: The grapes are harvested by hand and systematically sorted before being de-stemmed and vatted for around 2 weeks.
Ageing: After gentle pressing, the wine is aged on its lees for 12 months in oak barrels (10% new oak) then 2 months in vats.
Service temperature: 57-61 °F
Tasting notes: Complex nose offering black cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry. The palate is elegant and fresh with smooth tannins.
Food & wine pairing: Cold cuts, white meats, red meats and cheeses
Consumption: Up to 5 years.
