PINOT NOIR VIN DE FRANCE 2017

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Production area

The grapes were harvested from various cool-climate regions of France. Picked at night at perfect ripeness, they retain their freshness, brilliance, and aromatic intensity.

Grown on clay-limestone soils and shaped by strong temperature variations, Pinot Noir thrives in these ideal conditions to express the full richness and elegance of the varietal.

Origins

This range of easy-drinking wines, pays tribute to the great noble French varietals and especially to the roots of Ropiteau Frères.

Pinot Noir is one of the most delicate grape varieties to vinify. We sought a subtle balance between dark fruit aromas and perfectly integrated oaky notes.

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes

COLOUR: Deep red with ruby highlights.
NOSE: Warm, with notes of morello cherry, red fruits, and gentle spices.
PALATE: The palate is generous and indulgent, with aromas of blackcurrant and licorice, supported by silky tannins. The long, elegant finish reveals hints of mint and subtle oak.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes were mechanically harvested to allow for a 4-day cold pre-fermentation maceration, which brings intense color and fresh fruitiness.
The different plots were vinified separately, with a long fermentation (at least 3 weeks), followed by a 7-day warm post-fermentation maceration to soften the tannins.
A 4-month ageing on fine lees followed, in order to preserve freshness and fruit expression. One third of the batch was aged to add greater structure.

Food and wine pairing

This wine will be a perfect match to delicatessen, grilled meats, pizza, barbecues or cheeses.

Serving suggestions

Serve slightly chilled (14°C)

Ageing potential

This wine is ready to be tasted but can be kept 1 to 2 years.

Vintage : 2017

2017, a happy combination of quality and quantity.
This is the only region that enjoyed this rare combination. And yet the vegetative cycle was upset: The winter was very cold and there were early frosts in spring. Conditions were optimal for rapid flowering, but there was hail and the drought in the summer.

Harvesting was very early, starting in the August heat. After years of low yields, the grapes were abundant with thick skins that promised lovely color. There were significant disparities in terms of maturity between the whites and reds and between the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune. But excellent health and easy vinification meant a great vintage for those who got their planning right.

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