COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine de la Vougeraie
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Côte de Beaune Rouge Les Pierres Blanches from Domaine de la Vougeraie is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Côte de Beaune AOC in Burgundy, France. The vineyard, named for the historical use of bleached calcareous stones, is a mid-slope parcel in Beaune with an east-facing exposure. The soil is characterized by very calcareous white earth with many stones and loamy soil. Domaine de la Vougeraie, founded in 1999, is dedicated to organic and biodynamic farming, focusing on expressing the unique terroir of each parcel through meticulous winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Les Pierres Blanches' dates back to 1258.
Fact 02
Vineyard walls here were historically capped with sun-bleached stones.
Fact 03
Domaine de la Vougeraie has been certified organic since 2001.
Fact 04
The vineyard is planted with a mix of massal and clonal selections.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Côte de Beaune Rouge Les Pierres Blanches begins with a five-day cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by a 19-day cuvaison with daily punch-downs and light pump-overs. Fermentation occurs naturally without added yeasts or enzymes. The wine is then aged for nine months in oak barrels, with 20% new oak, before a final month in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling. The producer employs organic and biodynamic farming methods.
