Beaune "Les Epenottes"

Beaune is the historic capital of Burgundy wines and its town centre has been the site of the headquarters of the House of Albert Bichot for over a century now.
In addition to capturing the attention of the entire world on the 3rd Sunday of every November when it hosts the legendary Hospices de Beaune wine auction, it is also one of the largest appellations in surface area in the Côte de Beaune. Though less well known than its illustrious neighbours, this appellation nevertheless offers many terroirs of great interest for their balance and diversity.
In the southern part of the appellation, "Les Epenottes" is located on the border with that of Pommard. It yields wines that boast similar robustness to its celebrated Pommard Epenots neighbour, but with a more feminine aspect, a finer, subtly silky structure.
Most of the names of Climats derived from the word "épine" (thorn) refer to places where trees, shrubs, and thorny brambles grew before the vines were planted.

Tasting

Elegant nose featuring notes of red fruit (cherry, raspberry…) along with delicate toasted nuances. The palate is generous and full bodied, supported by pronounced structure with well-integrated tannins. Lovely finish with notes of liquorice and violet.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with roasted or braised red and white meats, or medium cheeses.

Serving and keeping

Serve at 15-16°C (59-61°F).
Aging potential: 3 to 5 years and more.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 0.6 ha (1.5 acres)
Situation: South of Beaune, near Pommard
Exposure: South-East
Soil: Calcareous clay soil
Average age of the vine: 35 to 40 years
Nb of bottles produced per year: 3 600 on average

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time : 18 to 21 days

Ageing

Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 20% to 30%