Winemaker and winery: Fabrice Lesne, Les Senteurs.

Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir.

Region: Burgundy.

Viticulture/Vinification: 2006 gave ripe grapes with intensity and good alcohol. Cold maceration takes place for 8 days at 7°C, followed by fermentation for 25 days including pigeage. The wine settles naturally for two weeks and is then aged for 15 months in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barriques.

150 stores.

Fragrant and appealing with cherry. Very dry and while competent this isn’t beautiful.

13%
02/04/09

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