Identity
| Producer | Domaine Derain |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Village level Burgundy |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby with luminous clarity |
| Aroma | Dark fruit, black cherry, wild blackberry, liquorice, mild spice, nutmeg, leather |
| Palate | Balanced, complex, intense, structured, elegant |
| Finish | Persistent, elegant, refined |
| Food Pairing | Fine meat dish, refined stew, game, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes |
| Serving Temp | 16 |
| Aging Potential | 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Vinification in wood with aging up to 18 months |
| Fermentation | Natural fermentation with 10% whole bunches included |
Terroir
| Soil | Iron-rich soil |
| Vine Age | Nearly 90 years old vines |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-picked grapes from old vines in Gevrey-Chambertin En Vosne vineyard |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Derain is a pioneer of biodynamic winemaking in Burgundy, founded by Dominique Derain, a cooper turned winemaker. The vines in this vineyard are nearly 90 years old, contributing to the wine's depth and structure. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |