Red “Côte de Champtin”
A dark and deep wine, with a bouquet of concentrated red fruits. In mouth, tannins are very present, aromas of undergrowth and spices offer a good potential of keeping from 5 to 10 years.
Appellation / Grape variety : Sancerre / 100 % Pinot noir
Nature of the ground : Terres Blanches
Average age of vines : 40 years old
Wine making : Handly harvested in our oldest vines, the yield doesn't exceed 40 hl/ha. Grapes are totally destemed and cold-macerate during approximately 48 hours. The alcoholic fermentation lasts approximately 12 days between 25 and 30°C. The malolactic fermentation is made in 600 liters barrels. After the racking, the wine keep maturing in oak barrels for twelve months.
Harmony with dishes : red meats, coq au vin, cheeses
Total production : 3 000 bottles
