BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2014

Production area

Pinot Noir is invariably associated with Burgundy and indeed, it is here that this varietal finds the conditions most conducive to its development... Pinot Noir owes its fame to its native terroir in Burgundy, where it is the only grape used for practically all of the production of red wines. Furthermore, the region’s soils and temperate climate suit this varietal perfectly as it is not fond of hot, humid weather. The Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune produce what are without doubt the greatest Pinot Noir wines in the world.

Origins

Our red Burgundy is made from grapes harvested on different terroirs selected to give an elegant expression of Pinot Noir in keeping with the House style.
Burgundy’s soil is clay-limestone based, yet it varies considerably from village to village. This renders the winemaker’s role all the more important when selecting the grapes.

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes

Colour: A bright, clear, cherry red.
Nose: Characteristic Pinot Noir bouquet, predominantly fruity (black currant, cherry, blackberry) and undertones of lime flowers and mint.
Palate: Full-bodied, round, astonishingly fruity and slightly woody. Persistent, firm, harmonious and well-balanced with a liquorice finish.

Vinification and maturing

Vinification in stainless steel tanks followed by maturing also in stainless steel tanks for 6 months.

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with roasted or grilled red meats, mild flavored wild game and soft cheeses.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally between 15°C and 17°C / 59° - 63°F.

Ageing potential

This wine is already good to drink but it can be kept for 5 years in good storage conditions.

Vintage : 2014

The 2014 vintage in Bourgogne: All the makings of a great
After the dormant winter period, the vines returned to life in clement, warm and dry conditions. The start of the growing cycle gave an early indication of the potential harvest, despite some incidence of shatter, when the flowers fail to form fruit. At the end of June, the weather changed, becoming cool and damp, but ripening continued nonetheless. The return of the sun and a northerly wind – the signature of September in the Bourgogne wine region – led to ideal conditions for the vines to reach full maturity. Picking began in mid-September in a serene and sunny atmosphere, and vinification unfolded without problem.

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