2025 Chevassu Fassenet Cotes du Jura Pinot Noir France
$45.00
Region: Jura
Appellation: Côtes du Jura AOP
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Average Vine Age: 30 years
Altitude: 1,312 feet (400m)
Soils/Terroir: From a Southwest facing plot, with soils of grey Liassic Marl (Marne Gris) and Bajocian Limestone.
Farming: Organic
Harvest: Hand harvested
Yield: 25 hl/ha
Winemaking: The grapes were destemmed by hand and the whole berries placed directly into CO2 filled stainless steel vats for maceration. Fermentation began spontaneously using only the naturally occurring indigenous yeasts. After 3 days the whole berries are lightly crushed by foot and the maceration continues for 9-10 days. The grapes are then pressed and the juice transferred back to stainless steel vats to compete fermentation. No sulfur additions were made during the vinification of this wine.
Maturation: Aged 9 months in stainless steel vats. Bottled, unfined and unfiltered.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Jura
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Chevassu Fassenet
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Roast White Meats, Root Veggies, Burgers
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Dressed to Impress
- This item is not eligible for discount.