Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Marcel Giraudon
Appellation
Chitry
Varieties
Pinot Noir
Terroir
Chitry is one of four viticultural communes of the Auxerrois and wines are labeled as Bourgogne or Bourgogne Chitry. The vineyards are on hillsides of Kimmeridgian chalky marl like one finds in Grand Cru Chablis.
Vineyard
Vineyards are planted on hillsides consisting of Kimmeridgian chalky marl, as is also found in Grand Cru Chablis.
Vinification
The grapes are 85% de-stalked and the wine receives a pre-fermentation maceration of a couple of days. The wine is matured in tank before bottling.
Aging
Matured in stainless steel.
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
New Jersey and New York
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
The Pinot Noir in this terroir offers a wine of great freshness and purity. It is light in color, wonderfully aromatic, fruity and refreshing. The grapes are 85% stemmed and the wine receives a pre-fermentation maceration of a couple of days. Medium to light color, fresh fruit aromatics with warm spices, chalkiness on the palate, lots of finesse.
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