Aroma
Fine aromas of red and black fruits are enhanced by spicy notes.
Appearance
A classic pinot noir reminiscent of Burgundy. Deep purple-red in colour it is
at once rich yet elegant.
Palate
Rich, full and harmonious on the palate, with silky tannins and a generous
fruitiness. The finish is very long.
Vinification
This cuvée is in homage to Grandfather Pierre Badoz, founder of Domaine
des Roussots. The hand-harvested pinot noir undergoes a rigorous sorting
and is 100% de-stemmed. The fruit undergoes 4 days of pre-fermentation
cold maceration at 8 Celsius, before the spontaneous fermentation in wide
stainless steel vats (for around 3 weeks), with occasional pumping over. The
pinot noir completes the malo-lactic fermentation in barrique and is bottled
in October. The Domaine utilises three coopers: Tronçais, Allier and Niverais,
40% new.
Food Matching
A versatile food wine. Excellent with red and game meats such as wild boar
mignon with figs, rack of lamb with red cabbage and cranberries, or duck
breast with morello cherries. Superb also with fish – try it with red mullet
salad seasoned with white and bell pepper.
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