“Grain de Jouvence” Bourgogne Rouge
Grain du Vin
Type
Red Wine
Appellation
Bourgogne
Variety
100% Pinot Noir
Viticulture
Soil type
Located in the commune of Ladoix, the vines face southeast on a gentle slope with reddish-brown soils containing flint-limestone residues, which lend fruitiness and softness to the wines.
Vine ageOver 80 years old.
ExpositionSoutheast
Vinification
The grapes are meticulously sorted and vinified in whole bunches without additives or sulfur. After a few days of carbonic maceration, the grapes are very lightly crushed. Fermentation on the skins lasts two weeks.
ElevageAgeing takes place in 3-4 year old 228L and 500L barrels for 18 months without any intervention. A simple racking is carried out before bottling.