red Wine
Coteaux Bourguignons Red
This cuvée is produced from a parcel of Pinot Noir located in the plain of Volnay.
the vine
Grape varietal:
Pinot Noir
Vineyard location:
In the plain of Volnay
Soil type:
Clay-limestone
Average age of the parcels:
40 years
Viticultural methods:
The soils are tilled, vines pruned in guyot simple, de-budding adapted to the age of the vineyard and its vigor, sustainable agriculture, manual harvest.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification:
Grapes are hand sorted at the sorting table, they are stemmed and put in open tank for the alcoholic fermentation with temperature control. No artificial yeasts added, exclusively indigenous yeasts to maintain the typicity of the terroir and of the vintage. Manual punchdowns and pumpings. The wine is then pressed and transferred to oak barrels.
Ageing:
Approximately 10-12 mounths. Racking after the malolactic fermentation. Filtration is light or even nonexistent in order to preserve the aromas. Bottling takes place at the domaine.
The barrels:
100% oak
the wine
This nice little cuvée is easy to drink.
Tasting note:
The nose is fruity and spicy, the mouth is supple and well-balanced.
Ageing potentiel:
1-4 years
Serving temperature:
12°C – 13°C
Wine pairing:
Delicatessen, grilled meats and light cheeses.
