2021 Chateau de Beru Athenais d'Auxerre Rouge (Pinot Noir)
$52.00
Massal selection of Pinot noir vines located in the town of Épineuil, Deep south-west facing plot of medium slope. Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils. Vatting and fermentation of whole bunches in a tapered wooden vat.
Fermentation under the action of indigenous yeasts and vinification without input.The grapes infuse. Light pumping over and punching down allow gentle extraction. Total maceration of 2 to 3 weeks. Aging for one year in Burgundy pieces for 12 to 18 months.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Beru
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Red Sauce, Roast White Meats, Root Veggies, Meaty Fish
- Characteristics Bright and Fresh, Flexes w/ Food, Icon, Red Fruit
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