COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Jean-Claude Boisset
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Ursulines 2023 is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. The grapes are sourced from old vines, aged 35-60 years, in clay-limestone soils of the Côte de Nuits. The estate, Maison Jean-Claude Boisset, was founded in 1961 and is now led by winemaker Grégory Patriat, who emphasizes a vineyard-focused philosophy. The 'Les Ursulines' cuvée is positioned as an introductory yet complete expression of Burgundy.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery is located in a former convent.
Fact 02
Vines are between 35-60 years old.
Fact 03
Uses 10% new French oak, lightly toasted.
Fact 04
Winemaker previously worked at Domaine Leroy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes for Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Ursulines 2023 are hand-harvested and sorted before being destemmed and gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration lasts about twenty days, with extraction achieved through punching down and pumping over. The wine ages for six months on lees without racking. A portion of the wine is aged in 10% new French oak barrels, toasted at low temperatures. Bottling occurs in April 2024.
