COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
La Maison Carrée
REGION
Neuchâtel - Three Lakes
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Maison Carrée Pinot Noir Hauterive 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Hauterive appellation in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The estate, La Maison Carrée, is a sixth-generation family winery committed to biodynamic farming. The Hauterive terroir is distinguished by its iron-rich soil over cracked limestone, situated on glacial slopes at altitudes between 440 and 510 meters, which is considered an ideal environment for Pinot Noir cultivation. The 2022 vintage is noted for its ripe berry aromas and spicy undertones.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated between 440 and 510 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
The soil is iron-rich, lying atop yellow, cracked limestone.
Fact 03
The estate has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2012.
Fact 04
Some oak aging vessels date back to 1905.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Maison Carrée Pinot Noir Hauterive 2022 is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes natural methods, including spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine undergoes aging for about 12 months in oak vessels of various sizes, with a deliberate minimal use of new oak. Viticulture is guided by Demeter-certified biodynamic principles, focusing on soil health and biodiversity. Harvest is typically done by hand.
