Santenay
1er Cru Passetemps
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A dream vintage which offers generous volumes and superb quality. Water is a major player during the winter which allows the vines to build up their reserves before a particularly hot and dry summer. Favored by a mild spring, flowering took place perfectly with beautiful and numerous clusters. No major climatic incident hampers the growing cycle. The harvest, which was in impeccable health, took place from August 27 to September 15.
Vineyard
SE exposure on the outskirts of the village heading towards Chassagne-Montrachet.
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Brown limestone soil and some blue clays. Cordon de Royat pruning.
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 grappe
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 20 days
15 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 30% of new oak)
13% vol.
Tasting
temperature
17-19°C
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