Pommard
1er Cru Charmots
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The season begins with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early start to the growing cycle. A significant episode of frost occurred on the Chardonnay on April 5 then on the Pinot Noir on April 14, causing a harvest loss (30% to 50%). A cooling at the beginning of June leads to capricious flowering. This causes runoff and further reduces yields while concentrating the aromas. The hot summer induces water stress in certain places which delays the maturity of the grapes. Because the berries are small and few number, the sugar level in the grapes is naturally high but the lack of water helped maintain good acidity.
Vineyard
Located above les Epenots, this terroir is made of small terraced plots .
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous clay
Vinification
100% Pinot Noir
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness
100 % destemmed grappes
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 15 days
16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Aromas of black cherry, musk, pepper. An ample and supple mouth with silky tannins. A Pommard with a soft character.
Food pairings
Perfect with red meat cooked in sauce, game birds and game animals, most cheeses and dark chocolate desserts.
temperature
17-19°C
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