Description
The terroir here is unique, a high content of white limestone in the chalk and clay. The microclimate brings extra humidity and morning fog. Francis Fichet was one of the first to plant Pinot Noir in the highly Chardonnay dominant region. His original plantings are now over 30 years old and are blended with Pinot that Pierre-Yves planted in 1994. The vines are trained using the single guyot system. The grapes from the older vines are hand picked and the younger vines machine harvested. The winery is HVE3 Certified, recognising their efforts in working in harmony with the land.
The grapes are 100% destemmed on arrival at the winery, there is then a period of cold maceration for 2-4 days at 12°C. The alcoholic fermentation is at 27°C with daily delestage for the first few days then pump over towards the end.
