Appellation : AOC CHIROUBLES
Colour : Red
Grape variety : 100 % Gamay noir à jus blanc (Black Gamay with white juice)
Origin : Sandy granite soils situated on a very steep hillside with southern and south-eastern exposition. Mechanisation is not possible, all work is done manually.
Planting density : 10,000 stocks / hectare
Vinification : handpicking, very careful selective sorting, vinification of whole grapes, 7 to 8 days of maceration before pressing. Very strict temperature control during fermentation.
Maturing : in tanks in order to preserve all the aromas.
Tasting : A bright red colour. Its nose develops notes of peonies, lilies of the valley and violets. A very expressive wine with fruity and elegant aromas.
Aging potential : 2 to 3 years. A wine that should be enjoyed young in order to preserve its freshness and fruitiness.
Food matching : poultry, white meat, fresh cheeses.
Bottle : traditional Burgundy
Stopper : natural cork