Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 93 · Wine Searcher 92
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Roger Belland |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | ruby-red color |
| Aroma | intriguing nose of underbrush, ripe red fruits, and toasted almonds, with underlying hints of sun-baked earth and spice. aromas of red berries, cherries, and subtle earthy notes |
| Palate | The palate is rich and well-structured, with flavours of raspberry, sour cherry, and garrigue, all elevated by vibrant acidity and a silky tannic texture. On the palate, it presents flavors of ripe strawberries, raspberries, and hints of spice, with silky tannins |
| Finish | The finish is long and laden with minerals, with lingering notes of spice and umami-tinged forest floor. lingering finish |
| Food Pairing | Perfectly enjoyable alone, this wine will also be fantastic alongside a roast chicken, a charcuterie board, or a mushroom risotto. Pair this sophisticated red Burgundy with dishes such as roasted duck, grilled salmon, or mushroom risotto |
| Aging Potential | a wine that usually needs a few years to show its best |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | aged for 1 year in French oak. Aged 8 months in French oak barrels - 30% new oak. After aging in French oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Maceration and fermentation, thanks to modern technologies, take place at very low temperatures |
Terroir
| Soil | stony, clay-rich soils |
| Vine Age | 50 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | The Clos Pitois’ harvest is entirely done by hand, like the picking and the sorting of the grapes, which is performed in the vineyard on a sorting table in a very rigorous way. The harvest is done entirely by hand, with a very careful selection of the best grapes, which are later moved into very small boxes so that nothing spoils the perfect berries. |
Interesting facts
| Hand-harvested grapes with careful selection, low-temperature maceration and fermentation using modern technologies, aged in French oak barrels, bottled at the winery. Sixth generation family-owned winery. |