BEAUNE
PREMIER CRU
Perrières
Terroir:
Altitude : 255 m
Orientation : Sud-Est
Slope : 20%
Bedrock : Limestone
Geological period : Oxfordien (Jurassique)
The Vine:
Average vine age : 25 years
Average yield : 35 hl/ha
Harvest hand picked
Description:
In the north of the appellation of Beaune and exposed to the East, you can find parts of the faces of old limestone quarries with various fine limestones. The clay-limestone soils of “Perrières”, which are shallow and poor due to the steep inclination, produce a powerful and structured red wine with a perfect ageing potential.
Vinification & Ageing :
Fermentation : traditional in open vats
Ageing : 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new.
Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Wine tips :
Cellaring Potential : 7-10 years
Serving temperature : 15-17°
Tasting Note :
Our Beaune 1er Cru “Perrières” 2022 has a deep ruby colour with garnet hues. Its intense nose reveals hints of blackcurrant, liquorice and toasted notes. Full and round on the palate, it reveals silky tannins and aromas of blackberry and mocha. Long finish.
Food Pairing :
Beef “Bourguignon” – duck breast – woodcock – Camembert – soft cheeses