At a Glance

  • Variety: Pinot Noir
  • Vine Age: Planted in the 1970s
  • Terroir: Les Etalles, alluvial rocky soil.
  • Viticulture: Organic (not certified)
  • Vinification: 100% whole-cluster, 10-14 day ambient yeast fermentation and semi-carbonic maceration in steel or wood tanks, minimal extraction by wetting the cap with buckets and 2-3 foot treads near the end of fermentation, vertical press, aged for 10-22 months in used barrels, no fining or filtration, no added SO2 since 2024, might add exceptionally (less than 20 ppm).