Beaune 1er Cru "Cent-Vignes" (Red)

Origine

At the base of the Beaune hillside, near the northern part of the town. The soil is clay-limestone with a lightweight, sandy texture typical of the bottom of an accumulation of scree. Stony subsoil.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and then sorted on arrival at the winery in order to select those which appear to be perfectly ripe. The harvested  grapes are totally destemmed and transferred into vat by gravity in order to preserve the integrity of the fruit. They are kept at a cool temperature for 6-8 days to extract their aromatic qualities, and alcoholic fermentation occurs naturally due to the presence of indigenous yeasts. During this phase, we taste the wine to determine whether we should carry out punch down and/or pumping over operations, in order  to extract the grapes’ noble tannins. After de-vatting, the wine goes into French oak barrels for 12-16 months, during which time malo-lactic fermentation takes place. A light filtration before the wine goes into bottle may be carried out depending on the vintage.

Notes de dégustation

The "Beaune Cents Vignes" typically has good structure, very pronounced aromas of red fruit, and a finesse on the palate, characteristic of light soils.

Mets d'accompagnements

Pairs well with grilled or marinated red meat, such as braised ham, baby lamb or lamb stew, and all types of cheese.  With age, it can accompany seasoned game.