Ratings
85-90
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Charles Audoin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Villages |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Beautiful violet hue. Deep ruby with a subtle purple hue. |
| Aroma | The nose expresses floral notes (violet, peony), fruity notes (blackcurrant, cherry, quince), musky and spicy aromas. Intense aromas of red and black fruits, spices, and musk mingled with subtle floral and woody notes. Aromas of red and black fruit layered with earthy undertones. |
| Palate | The palate is powerful, round, and has a solid structure. The wine is powerful, round, ample with a beautiful balance between structure and freshness. On the palate — elegant Pinot Noir, with a juicy berry core. |
| Finish | The tannins will need some time to round out, and the finish is of good length. |
| Food Pairing | It pairs well with fine cuts of meat such as marbled ribeye, with stews and poultry, a paella, tapas, and with cheeses like Chaource, Comté, or Époisses. Offal, lamb, beef, charcuterie, soft cheese, game, grilled meats, rabbit, pork, veal, poultry. Duck, Goose, and Game Birds. |
| Aging Potential | A few years for it to soften, and it will improve for up to 7 to 10 years. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Aging takes place in oak barrels, and bottling is done if possible without fining or filtration. Aging: in oak barrels for 14 to 18 months. Aging 12 months in barrels, 20% new, then six months in tanks before bottling. |
| Fermentation | Maceration and fermentation last for 14 to 18 days depending on the vintage. Macerated and fermented for 14 to 18 days depending on the vintage. 25% whole cluster. |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay and limestone |
| Vine Age | 1960s |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest, with sorting of the grapes. |
Interesting facts
| The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Alcohol by volume: 13.0 |