Beaune derives from the name of the Gallic sun god, Bélénos
Presentation
Location
Production area : 138 ha
Altitude : 230-320 m
Altitude : 230-320 m
Terroir
Shallow brown limestone soils dominate the upper slopes with deeper sedimentary soils at the base of the hillside. This is a blend of several vineyards including Montagne Saint-Désiré that overlooks the Premier Cru Clos des Mouches and Beaux Fougets at the bottom of the slope.
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 grappes
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 17 days
100 % destemmed grappes
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 17 days
Ageing
15 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
Varietals
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines: Vines planted between 35 and 70 years old
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 17-19°C
Should be drunk between 2019 and 2028
Should be drunk between 2019 and 2028
