2022 Domaine Derain, Bourgogne 'Les Riaux' Rouge, Burgundy, France
$39.00
Region: Saint-Aubin, Les Riaux vineyard is less than half a hectare on the plains of Puligny-Montrachet
Grape: Pinot Noir
Soil: clay, limestone
Farming: certified biodynamic — Ecocert, 1989
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: mostly de-stemmed, a few whole bunches. maceration for two weeks in large wooden vats then transferred into old oak barrels for 6 months.
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02:minimal when necessary
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Saint-Aubin
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Domaine Derain
- Farming Practices Biodynamic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Gamey Meats
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Wild Side, Dressed to Impress, Red Fruit
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