13% abv, Famille Boisset, Premeaux-Prissey, imported by Boisset America, St-Helena, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: flower day.
Winemaking notes: 100% Pinot Noir from three plots in the village area planted on red iron-rich clay soils. Aged in French oak for sixteen months (30% new). Biodynamic farming.
Route de Bouze
Surface: 0,533 ha – parcel in a coomb (Route de Bouze-lès-Beaune)
Exposure: West-facing
Plantings: 1985/1986
La Plante
Surface: 0,218 ha – parcel in a coomb (route de Bouze-lès-Beaune)
Exposure: West-facing
Sous Sapins
Surface: 0,9003 ha – parcel in a coomb (route de Bouze-lès-Beaune)
Exposure: West-facing
Plantings: 1964/1965
Tasting note: The Beaune Rouge is medium garnet in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of dried rose petals, blood orange, leather, walnut and mint. On the palate this wine is dry with medium+ acid, medium body, medium alcohol, medium tannin, medium+ flavor intensity and a medium finish with flavors of potpourri, rosehip, dried cranberry, cherry compote, pomegranate, leather, dried citrus peel and a touch of fennel and green onion. Drink now, this wine is good: 8.8/10.
