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Pinot Noir
France
Burgundy
750ml
16-18∘C
Robert Parker91(2014)
Burghound93(2012)
The wine displays a lively, bright red colour. The aromas are numerous, complex and straightforward: violet, black cherry, humus, truffle and a touch of venison when approaching maturity. On the palate, the amount and strength of the tannins is rather restrained and delicate. Acidity and texture are in harmonious proportion. In the aftertaste, long lasting and fine flavors of candied fruit or kirsch.
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.
"Baudes" is an ancient vineyard whose name is of Germanic origin ("Baud"). At ther heart of the Côte de Nuits, in the village of Chambolle-Musigny. This is a small vineyard, located below Bonnes-Mares. It has a mild incline and faces due east. Soil is complex limestone subsoil, dating from the Jurassic age and ideally suited to the Pinot Noir grape.
Maceration and vinification take 2 to 3 weeks. Fermentation temperatures under total control. Extraction gives colour and substance to a wine but should never be detrimental to its finesse and typical character. "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 separation of free run juice from pressed juice. Ageing in barrels (20% in new oak). Length: 14 to 18 months.
