Saint-Romain
1er Cru Passetemps
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Passetemps no doubt refers to how difficult it is to work this piece of land.
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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.
Production area
11,46 ha
Altitude
240-260 m
Average age of vines
30 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: 16 days
16 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 25% of new oak)
Tasting
Serving
temperature
temperature
17-19°C
Should be drunk between
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