Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru - 2018 - Philippe Pacalet

Pinot Noir from 48-year-old vines on clayey-limestone soils. The vineyards are sloping and southeast-facing, located within a cool microclimate. Fruit of healthy organic farming, with a yield of 30 hl/ha. Vinification: whole grapes bunches, meticulously sorted, fermented without SO2, with cap punch downs twice a day for 3 ½ weeks. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts without artificial thermoregulation. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Matured on lees in barrels under “reductive” conditions, without racking, but with stirring and zero SO2, for 17 months. Only a micro-dose of sulphur at bottling.