Empreinte
-
Catégorie : Sancerre Rouge
Surface : 1,12 hectares
Cépage :
Pinot Noir
Géologie :
Marls from Saint Doulchard from lower ‘Kimméridgien’.
À la vigne : Guyot simple and Guyot Poussard pruning
Vines from more 60 years old
Approximately 8,500 vines per hectare
Free-run yield average : 20-25 hl/ha
The vineyard is cultivated using Organic and Biodynamic methods - Biodyvin (2011) and Demeter (2022) certification
Vines from more 60 years old
Approximately 8,500 vines per hectare
Free-run yield average : 20-25 hl/ha
The vineyard is cultivated using Organic and Biodynamic methods - Biodyvin (2011) and Demeter (2022) certification
Vendanges : Vendange manuelle en caissettes de 25 kg puis triée sur table de tri.
Elle est ensuite éraflée et acheminée par un tapis dans la cuve de vinification
Elle est ensuite éraflée et acheminée par un tapis dans la cuve de vinification
A la Cave : Natural vinification, fermentation 100% in native yeast
Work in cellar is based on lunar calendar
Cold pre-fermentation maceration of about 8 days and then starting of the fermentation. During this period, we perform light punching of the cap.The period of fermentation varies from three to five weeks according to the vintage. The devatting is done thanks to a carpet and follows a light pression. Then comes the aging period that takes place in oak barrels for about twelves months.
Bottling without filtration.
Work in cellar is based on lunar calendar
Cold pre-fermentation maceration of about 8 days and then starting of the fermentation. During this period, we perform light punching of the cap.The period of fermentation varies from three to five weeks according to the vintage. The devatting is done thanks to a carpet and follows a light pression. Then comes the aging period that takes place in oak barrels for about twelves months.
Bottling without filtration.
Dégustation : Younger robe (garnet), and much denser.
The nose is on hints of almost candied fruits, spices (barrel) and undergrowth (fern).
Full and pulpy mouth, wih velvety tannins and a great general balance.
Strong and chewy finish.
The nose is on hints of almost candied fruits, spices (barrel) and undergrowth (fern).
Full and pulpy mouth, wih velvety tannins and a great general balance.
Strong and chewy finish.
Accord mets/vin : This structured wine asks to be combined with a powerful cooking, perhaps marinated game (boar, roe...) or strong cheeses.
Service : 14 à 18°C en accompagnement de mets