Vin de France Pinot Noir
Deux Moulins
Type
Red Wine
Appellation
Vin de France
Variety
Pinot Noir
The fruit that goes into the Deux Moulins cuvée is a blend of Pinot Noir from the Loire Valley and the Languedoc. The Loire Valley component comes from sand and gravel vineyards in Chateaumeillant and adds elegance and finesse. The Languedoc fruit adds a fruity richness. Together, they create an exceptionally delicious French Pinot Noir.
Viticulture
Vineyard name
Chateaumeillant
Soil type
Sand and gravel (approximately 50% from the Loire Valley and 50% from Gers in the Southwest of France)
Vines planted in1990s
Vineyard size1,5 ha
Vinification
Thermovinification. The must and the grapes are heated up to 65°c and then cooled down after a 10 hours maceration. The fermentation in stainless steel tank is made under low temperatures around 20C (68F).
Elevage6 months in stainless steel tanks
Harvest typeMachine Harvested
Additional info
Total production average8,000 bottles
UPC Code Bottle3149070032942