The name "Champans" probably seems to come from "Champ en Pente (slope)" or "sur une pente (slope)".
Story
Location
Production area : 11,19 ha
Altitude : 250-260 m
Altitude : 250-260 m
Terroir
Terroir located mid-slope and sheltered from the wind by the village. Limestone brown soil with relatively little clay, sitting on a pearly slab. The slight slope and the gravel cover allow good drainage and uniform maturity of the grapes. Great value terroir.
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 % destemed grappes
Finning: No
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 21 days
100 % destemed grappes
Finning: No
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 21 days
Ageing
16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
Varietals
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14,20 ABV
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 17-19°C
Should be drunk between 2024 and 2034
Should be drunk between 2024 and 2034
