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Pinot Noir
France
Burgundy
750ml
16-18∘C
A very high-toned and ultra elegant nose of surpassing complexity of reasonable freshness despite the presence of ample sous bois and the classic spice notes followed by precise, nuanced and intense middle weight flavors that deliver real punch and vibrancy plus terrific length. This is a first class exercise in finesse with an understated character yet compelling balance and overall style and grace.
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.
Romanée-St-Vivant is a great Grand Cru in the commune of Vosne-Romanée, taking its name from the monastery of St-Vivant founded at Vergy in the 10th Century. The vineyard are is quite large for this part of Vosne, just under 9.5ha, and is further fown the sloper with richer deeper soils than those of Richebourg and "the Romanées." The wines are excellent, typical Vosnes, silky and svelte with the richness and gravitas of a Grand Cru.
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 separation of free run juice from pressed juice. Ageing in barrels (20% in new oak). Length: 14 to 18 months.
