red Wine
Pommard
These two parcels come from Vincent’s parents. They are located in the lieu-dit les « Chanlins », on the top of Pommard hill,neighbour to the Premiers Crus.
the vine
Grape varietal:
Pinot Noir
Vineyard location:
On the hills of Pommard, south, southeast.
Soil type:
Marl and limestone.
Average age of the parcels:
Approximately 35 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 15-18 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 – 30% new barrels.
the wine
This wine is dense and firm and will taste even better after a few years in bottle.
Tasting note:
Dense and deep, with pepper notes.
Ageing potentiel:
5 – 8 years
Serving temperature:
14°C – 16°C
Wine pairing:
Spicy meats and strong cheeses.
