Appellation: AOC Moulin-à-Vent
Area of production: 2.5 acres
Grape: 100% Gamay
Vintage: 2017
Bottles: Burgundy style
Production: 5,000 bottles a year
Soil: Granite and sand bedrock, with a high proportion of manganese
Harvest:
- Limited phytosanitary treatment
- Supporting sustainable agriculture since 1991
- Treatment only in case of disease
- Grape harvested at the peak of maturity
- Hand picked harvests
- Grape de-stemming done partially
Vinification:
- Carbonic maceration for a minimum of 8 days
- The wine is aged for 9 to 18 months depending on the vintage in oak barrels (1, 2 or 3 wines) sourced from Domaine Lucien Lemoine in Beaune
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Description:
Deep and intense color. Concentrated nose, powerful with velvety and elegant tannins characterized by a remarkable length. The flavor profile is dominated by well-ripened red fruit and a hint of cherry. Can be kept 7 to 10 years.