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Pinot Noir
France
Burgundy
750ml
16-18∘C
A well-structured wine, without any hardness. Beautiful intense red colour. Powerful nose, with aromas of candied fruit, evolving with age towards spicy and musky aromas. A solid framework is felt on the palate. Long aftertaste with flavours reminiscent of the same candied fruit aromas.
Joseph Drouhin domaine is one of the largest estates in the region. It owns vineyards in all of Burgundy: Chablis , Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise . It is comprised of a majority of Premier and Grand Crus. The Domaine was put together through the years, thanks to judicious purchases and agreements between families. Some vineyards are among the most famous in Burgundy.
For some village or regional appellations, Joseph Drouhin complements its supplies by purchasing grapes from other vineyard owners who have been long time partners and share the same quest of excellence.
Aloxe is a charming village located north of Beaune and lying below the imposing hill of Corton, famous for its Grands Crus. Soil is chalky soil with a large proportion of iron oxide, giving the soil its characteristic reddish colour and the wine its structure.
Maceration and vinification take 2 to 3 weeks. Fermentation temperatures under total control. "Pigeage"(punching down of the cap during fermentation): once a day until half of fermentation is done; one pumping over ("remontage") per day till the end of the fermentation. Pressing vertical press; separation of free run juice from pressed juice. Ageing in barrels (20% in new oak). Length: 14 to 18 months.
