COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Jaffelin
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Chapitres de Jaffelin 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Bourgogne appellation. Maison Jaffelin, established in 1816, is a historic Burgundy wine house known for its artisanal approach. The 'Les Chapitres' cuvée is made from grapes grown in limestone soils of the Côte d'Or, chosen to showcase the aromatic potential of the Pinot Noir grape. The wine is vinified and aged in the producer's 12th-century cellars in Beaune.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Maison Jaffelin's cellars date back to the 12th century.
Fact 02
Winemaker Marinette Garnier crafts 'hand-made' wines.
Fact 03
Grapes are sourced from limestone soils in the Côte d'Or.
Fact 04
No new oak is used in the aging process.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Chapitres begins with hand-harvested grapes that are entirely destemmed. Fermentation takes place in vats for 15 days at temperatures below 32°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for one year, with a portion matured in previously-used French oak barrels. No new oak is employed in the aging process.
