In the past, this place was overrun with the thorns and the thorny bushes ('espineauls'), afterwards it was cultivated by the monks from Citeaux around 1150.
Story
Location
Production area : 25,54 ha
Altitude : 250-300 m
Altitude : 250-300 m
Terroir
The terroir, big enough for the village of Pommard, was set up by the monks from Cîteaux. Next to Beaune, it grows on clayey and limestone soils with a low slope. In this context, the ripe grapes expresse power, with a rustic touch when it is young. It's a worth keeping terroir. The grapes are purchased in the part of Les Grands Epenots.
Soil : Calcareous clay
Soil : Calcareous clay
In the vineyard
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness.
100 % destemmed grapes
Finning: No
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 18 days
100 % destemmed grapes
Finning: No
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 18 days
Ageing
16 months (with 4 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (33% new oak)
100 % oak barrels (33% new oak)
Varietals
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,40 ABV
Age of vines: 40 years old
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 17-19°C
Should be drunk between 2022 and 2032
Should be drunk between 2022 and 2032
Tasting notes
Pinot noir with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, pepper, a solid but delicate structure. It is considered as the softest of the A.O.C. Pommard.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with red meat such as beef, game animals or game birds and strong cheeses.
