Chateau de la Charriere Pinot Noir Burgundy

Chateau de la Charriere Pinot Noir Burgundy

Chateau de la Charriere Pinot Noir has harvested fully ripe grapes with a good acid/sugar balance at the end of September. The vinification is traditional and the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a low controlled temperature to preserve the lovely fruit aromas in the final wine. Subsequently, 1/3 of the wine is stored for 6 months in 228 liter oak casks, while the rest matures in stainless steel tanks. Well before bottling, the wines are put together.

Scent: Notes of fresh red strawberries, slightly wet soil base with a lovely freshness. that plays well with the light color that characterizes the Pinot Noir grape.
Taste: Elegant and light with fine red fruit notes and spice with a balanced aftertaste.
Serving temperature: 15-16°C

Serve with: A light wine that will go well with light meats and salads with poultry.

The winery and the area:

Château de la Charrierè is located near the town of Santenay in the southern part of the Bourgogne district, Côte de Beaune. The domain's fields lie 250 meters above sea level and cover an area of 15 ha, where the soil is composed of lime and clay.

On the slope, 2.5 ha of the lands 100% are planted with Burgundy's "big" red wine grape, Pinot Noir. The vines have an average age of 35 years. The annual harvest yield is 50 hl per ha. The castle is owned by Yves Girardin, who is also responsible for the production.