Identity
| Producer | Dominique Derain |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | translucent ruby red |
| Aroma | nose of ripe red fruits—raspberry, cherry, and strawberry—tinged with spicy and earthy undertones |
| Palate | light yet structured, with vibrant acidity, a silky texture, and a mineral-driven finish that echoes the typicity of Saint-Aubin’s terroir |
| Finish | mineral-driven finish reflecting the terroir, elegant and persistent |
| Food Pairing | pairs beautifully with game or classic boeuf bourguignon |
| Aging Potential | 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in wooden vats, maceration up to a month, aged 10-18 months in old oak barrels, bottled unfined, unfiltered, typically without added sulfur |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in wooden vats |
Terroir
| Soil | brown clay-limestone and gravelly soils |
| Vine Age | vines planted in the 1920s |
| Harvest Type | hand-harvested |
| Harvest Desc | Harvest is manual, about 90% destemming, with 10% whole clusters in some vintages |
Interesting facts
| Produced by pioneering biodynamic estate Domaine Derain, now helmed by Julien Altaber and Carole Schwab after Dominique Derain's retirement. Vines planted in the 1920s. Certified biodynamic since 1989. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |