2022 Antoine Lienhardt, Côtes de Nuits-Villages Les Plantes Aux Bois lieu dit
$65.00
Vineyard planted in the late 1960s in the village of Comblanchien near the border with Corgoloin.
SOIL
Clay-centric parcel with very little topsoil before hitting Comblanchien limestone.
VITICULTURE
Organically farmed, incorporating some biodynamic principles and minimal plowing so as to not disturb the soils. Strict debudding to limit yields and encourage good concentration. All grapes are picked and sorted by hand at harvest
VINIFICATION
Harvested at optimum ripeness (always determined by consistent tasting in the vineyards), Whole cluster semi-carbonic maceration in stainless steel tank; indigenous yeast fermention. No sulfur added in vinification
AGING
One year of ageing in barrel, 10% of which is new. Touch of sulfur added at bottling.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Côte de Nuits-Villages
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Antoine Lienhardt
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Dressed to Impress