this estate is based in Auxey-Duresses in the heart of Beaune
this exceptional cuvee is sourced from 4 miniscule plots that only total 1 hectare!
3 of the 4 plots are old vines: 1947, 1983, 1988, 1999
elevation ranges from 270-362m
soil is clay/limestone
each plot adds unique character to the final wine
savory and rustic, well structured, silky, cherry pit, cocoa, dark earth, long super finish
decant for 1 hour in its youth or cellar for a few more years
region: Burgundy, France
varietal: Pinot Noir
style: ageworthy red
farming/cellar: certified organic and certified biodynamic, destemmed, fermented in wood vats for 2-3 weeks, aged in French oak from the Troncais for 12-15 months (only 5% is new oak)
pairing: mushroom ravioli, filet mignon, oven roasted chicken