Bourgogne Pinot Noir

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Terroir

This cuvée come from several plots we own and located on the village of Premeaux-Prissey. The soils are mixed with clay and limestone with clay predominance. It represents 1.98ha (4.9 acres) with a density of plantation of 13 000 vines/hectare

Winemaking and Aging

Grapes are harvested by hand then sorted out and totally destemmed. Maceration is made and alcoholic fermentation lasts from 12 to 15 days in temperatures' control vats, with punching of the cap. Aging is 20 % made in oak barrels during 12 month. Malolactic fermentation is 100 % realized. Wine is bottled in Traditional Burgundy bottles. The cork is marked with the estate's name and the vintage. Robert Vernizeau is the winemaker at Domaine des Perdrix for 16 years.

Tasting notes

The Bourgogne Pinot Noir Domaine des Perdrix 2009 has a beautiful dark ruby colour with purple tints.
The nose develops aromas of black mature fruits (blackcurrant) with some woody notes.
In the mouth, the wine is ropy, strong with tastes of mature fruits and notes of liquorice. The tannins are delicate and silky

Food and wine pairings

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2009 is perfect with white meat in sauce, red grilled meat and chesses.

Service and cellaring

Temperature to keep in cellar: 13-14° C and can be kept from 3 to 5 years.