Geographic description
In 1395 Philippe le Hardi forbade the cultivation of the Gamay and favored that of the Pinot Noir to improve the quality of the wines. Red, white and rosé wines are produced as AOC Bourgogne. The regional appellation extends over more than 2,500 hectares from the department of the Yonne to the Rhône region and running through the Côte-d’Or.
Geological description
This wine is a blend of different plots of Côtes de Nuits. There are some Villages appellations in this Bourgogne Pinot Noir. That’s where this wine finds its high quality.
Food & Wine Agreement
This wine will be perfect with pork fillets.
VINEYARDS: A selection of fruit from vineyards located in the villages of Brochon, Marsannay, Fixin and Corgoloin. Also, a selection of “declassified” fruit from villages-level Chambolle-Musigny vineyards.
AGE OF VINES: 20+ years
WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested. Destemmed; Fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks. Aged in older French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Aromas of black cherries, raspberries and earth. Bright, fresh and juicy; flavors of raspberries, blueberry jam, baking spices.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Grilled salmon, roast beef sandwiches
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