BEAUNE 1ER CRU LES MARCONNETS

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2013  

A "village" appellation which holds its name from the town of Beaune. It covers 450 hectares, 322 of which are classified as Premier Cru. The right to use the words "Premier Cru" is a distinction granted to certain climats whose wines are traditionally highly regarded because of their greater quality. It generally concerns the plots best exposed and/or with the best terroir. Only 11% of wines produced in Burgundy can claim this honour. "Les Marconnets"climat extends over 9.39 hectares. Its name is derivated from ancient French, "marc" meaning "swamp", because we found evidence of a source running through the plot in the past.

The soil is mainly composed of clay and limestone and is very close to the limestone bedrock, which gives full-bodied wines with powerful tannins.

100% Pinot Noir

Colour : The color is intense, almost black with cherry-red highlights.
Nose: Open with accents of red red fruits with notes of toasted notes.
Palate: The attack is on fruits like blackberry and blueberry, then spicy tannins tannins impart chewiness and a velvety velvety structure. The finish is spicy aromas.

The grapes are vinified in wooden vats to develop the appellation's aromatic potential and give it depth. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for 17 months, using a 35% proportion of new barrels to give the wine a discreet woodiness and soften its tannins.

The full-bodied structure of this wine makes it a natural accompaniment to musky meats (such as game) and mature cheeses.

Best served between 16° and 17°C

This wine should be kept for a few years to allow its tannins to soften. It will be at its best between 5 and 10 years can wait even longer if stored in good conditions