Cote de Nuits Villages

  • Red
  • Pinot Noir
Imported by: Louis Dressner

Winemaking Information

Grapes are 70 % destemmed and 30% whole-cluster, crushed and start fermenting in open wood vats with a 10-12 maceration. They are then racked to barrel to finish fermenting and aging. The barrel breakdown is: 30% new oak, 50% "one wine" barrels, 20% "two wine" barrels.
SO2: During winemaking
Fining/Filtration: Unfined/Unfiltered

Vineyard Information

Appellation: Côtes de Nuits Villages
Soil Composition:  Clay, Limestone
Farming: Organic (not certified)

Fun Facts: The fruit comes from from the lieux-dits La Croix Violette and Les Vignois situated in the village of Brochon.

Thanks to importer Louis/Dressner for details above