Description

Planted in 1978, these vines are situated in Saint-Bris at the top of a south-facing Portlandian limestone plateau. The vines are currently in conversion to organics.

A brief word about the Saint-Bris commune where these vines grow and the Côte d’Auxerre appellation is one that can be applied to Pinot Noir grown in the area.

There are a number of appellations that could be used here for red grapes. These are Côteaux Bourguignons and Côte d’Auxerre for Pinot Noir and Saint-Bris for white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc (the only place in Burgundy where this grape variety is permitted).

The juice had 30 days of maceration of whole bunches with two punch downs. After pressing it was aged for 11 months in barrels without racking. No sulphites were added at any time.