Philippe Pacalet Red 2019 Ladoix
Description
Viticulture
The “Champs Pussuet” climate is located on a gently sloping slope facing south-east. The ground is covered with limestone scree from the top of the coast, red silt deposited during the glacial eras and rocks resulting from the alteration of the underlying geological layers. Average age - 50 years, 10,000 vines/ha. Yield - 40 hl/ha.
Vinification
Whole grapes sorted without SO2 with punching down twice a day for 3 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts without artificial thermoregulation. Malolactic fermentation in pieces.
Wine aging
On the lees, aging in pieces called "reduction" without racking, with riddling without SO2 for 12 months, followed by 3 months in tuns.
Tasting notes
It's color is brilliant garnet with purplish reflections. Fruity (raspberry, cherry), elderberry, iris and spicy (clove) notes. Its mouth is greedy, marrying a round and structured shape.