Identity
| Producer | Domaine Derain |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby red color |
| Aroma | Potpourri of red flowers, ripe wild berries, sour cherry jam, sweet spices, mineral notes, and forest floor nuances |
| Palate | Mature and delicate sip, noble tannins, slender body, long finish |
| Finish | Long finish with elegant tannins and persistent flavors |
| Food Pairing | Roast pork fillet with berry sauce, Iginio Massari's dessert |
| Serving Temp | 18-20°C |
| Aging Potential | Can age well for several years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 2-3 weeks maceration, aged in wooden barrels of various sizes |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, 2-3 weeks maceration |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay / limestone soil |
| Vine Age | Vines planted in 1988 |
| Harvest Type | Manual harvest |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes from a micro-parcel with optimal south-east exposure |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Derain is a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy, founded in 1988 by Dominique Derain, a former cooper. The estate is located in Saint-Aubin, Côte de Beaune, near prestigious vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. |