2022 Louis Billard Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote de Nuits, France
$125.00
55-year-old vine
Hand-harvested, 5-day cold pre-fermentation maceration and 17-day alcoholic fermentation.
50% whole harvest
15-month aging in barrels and 2 months in stainless steel vats. Aging in 228L barrels with 30% new barrels
Very slow and respectful lenticular filter filtration
Moderate use of sulfur, after malolactic fermentation then at bottling = 20 mg / L free SO2 at bottling
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Gevrey-Chambertin
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Louis Billard
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Meaty Fish, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Dressed to Impress, Big Power
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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Via Roumier, DRC, By Farr...Louis Billard is one of the most refreshing new Burgundians we've comes across this year. Fine yet unadulterated and pure-fruited. Any serious burghounds will love these.
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