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2023 Domaine Bärtschi Pinot Noir 'La Pendia' Cru Manicle, Bugey, France
$68.00
Appellation: Bugey AOP cru Mancicle
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir (massale selection of Pinot Fin, an old sub-variety of Pinot Noir, known for its smaller berries and low yields)
Average Vine Age: 74-years-old
Altitude: 1,315 feet (400m)
Soils/Terroir: Cru Manicle is a 12ha south facing walled Clos of gravely limestone and clay-limestone soils. The vines for this cuvée were planted in 1949, at the very bottom of the Clos, to a massale selection of an old Pinot Noir sub-variety called Pinot Fin.
Farming: Organic
Harvest: Hand harvested
Yield: 35 hl/ha
Winemaking: The whole grape clusters are placed directly into stainless steel tanks upon arrival in the cellar. Due to the weight of the grapes, approximately 20% of the grapes at the bottom are crushed. Macerated for 1 week semi-carbonic, after which pump overs are done every 2 days for 2 weeks. Near the end of fermentation light punch downs are done. The grapes are then pressed and transferred to neutral 228L French oak barrels of 1-3 vintages. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel.
Maturation: Aged for 12 months in neutral 228L French oak barrels of 1-3 vintages. 1-2 months before bottling the barrels are racked and blended in stainless steel tanks, and a low dose of sulphur added. Bottled without fining or filtration.
pH: 3.5 Sulfur: 45ppm total SO2, 20ppm free SO2 (on the day of bottling)
Specs
- Country France
- Region Savoie
- Appellation Bugey
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Bärtschi
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Fried Food, Root Veggies, Meaty Fish, Crunchy Greens, Gamey Meats, Burgers, White Sauce
- Characteristics Alpine, Chillable Red, Savory Red, Bright and Fresh, Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit