COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
J. de Villebois
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The J. de Villebois Pinot Noir 2022 is a red wine from France's Loire Valley. Produced by the J. de Villebois estate, it seeks to highlight the elegant and lighter side of Pinot Noir, a grape less commonly associated with this region. The 2022 vintage is characterized by its ripeness, contributing to a fruit-forward profile and smooth tannins. J. de Villebois is a family winery founded by Joost and Miguela de Willebois, committed to expressing the Loire Valley's terroir through sustainable practices. The wine's uniqueness lies in its origin from the Loire Valley, a region primarily known for its white wines, offering a distinct expression of Pinot Noir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pinot Noir is not the most common grape in the Loire Valley.
Fact 02
The estate focuses on sustainable winegrowing practices.
Fact 03
This wine is classified as Vin de France (VDF).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The J. de Villebois Pinot Noir 2022 undergoes a vinification process that includes cap punching and a short maceration period of 5 days. A cold-soaked maceration for a week is also employed, followed by alcoholic fermentation for approximately 7 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the spring after the harvest. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion (around 5%) aged in barrels. The estate is committed to sustainable winegrowing practices, certified by the CSR Vignerons Engagés Association.
