• Chanterêves
  • Beaune 1er Cru Les Bressandes

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Terroir: At the foot of the hill, across from Beaune 1er Cru Cent Vignes, on limestone scree.
    • Viticulture (négoce): Organic (not certified)
    • Vinification: 100% whole-cluster since 2014, ambient yeast fermentation in wooden vats with a pied de cuve, daily pump-overs with buckets, limited foot punch-downs at the end of cuvasion. Fermentation finished in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation during the cuvaison or immediately after pressing. Aged for 10-12 months in used barrels, blended and aged with the fine lees in stainless steel tanks for an additional 5-7 months. No fining, no filtration, minimal SO2 addition at harvest (15-20 ppm), then only if needed during aging and before bottling.