Beaune 1er cru Les Cents Vignes
- Surface area0.62 hectare
- VarietyPinot Noir
- Year of planting 1988
- Expositionsouth-east
- Altitude225 metres
- Terroirsdeep clay-limestone soil, interspersed with a layer of silt
- Harvest manual
- VinificationsPre-fermentation cold maceration. About twenty days of vatting, with light punching down and pumping over. Wild yeast.
- Maturation 12 months in barrels, then 3 to 4 months in tanks. About 15–20% new barrels, depending on the year
Tasting
- ROBEruby, bright and lively
- Nosea fully expressive Pinot Noir with aromas of ripe red fruits such as black cherries
- PALATE‘Les Cent Vignes’ enjoys a remarkable reputation. It develops great aromatic intensity on the palate and has a fleshy texture. Its silky tannins and exceptional elegance evolve towards a classy finish
Service
- LAYING DOWN4–10 years
- SERVING TEMPERATURE14–16°C
- FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGSpairs perfectly with dishes in sauces such as boeuf bourguignon or veal blanquette, musky and very firm meat such as furred game, roasted or braised, but also with characterful cheese
