COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Laurent Dufouleur
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Minée is a regional-tier Bourgogne Pinot Noir produced by Laurent Dufouleur, a family descendant of the historic Maison Louis Tramier & Fils. Founded in Mercurey in 1842, the house has a long-standing history in the region. Laurent Dufouleur took over management in 2014 and established his namesake domaine in 2016. The wine is named after 'La Minée', a historical parcel located in central Burgundy. Today, the estate's wines are matured in unique cellars dating back to 1830, which are notable for being the only cellars in the Mercurey region carved entirely into the natural solid rock face, ensuring a constant, ideal temperature for wine maturation.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is aged in historic 1830 cellars, which are the only ones in Mercurey carved entirely into the natural solid rock face.
Fact 02
Named after 'La Minée', a well-known historical parcel (lieu-dit) situated in central Burgundy.
Fact 03
The estate practices sustainable agriculture and holds a Level 3 High Environmental Value (HVE) certification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this Pinot Noir are harvested mechanically at optimal phenolic maturity from sustainably farmed vineyards holding Level 3 High Environmental Value (HVE) certification. In the cellar, the fruit undergoes traditional temperature-controlled fermentation. Gentle extraction of color and fine tannins is achieved through regular punch-downs (pigeage). To preserve the delicate, fresh primary red fruit characteristics of the Pinot Noir grape, the wine is aged for several months exclusively in temperature-regulated stainless steel tanks, completely avoiding any oak contact.
