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    Domaine Marguerite Carillon Bourgogne Pinot Noir

    2020
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    History

    François Martenot. Sitting majestically on the hills around Meursault, it symbolises the richness and diversity of Bourgogne with its lovely selection of Regional, Villages, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations from the Chablis area, the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune.

    Bourgogne Pinot Noir

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    Born in Burgundy, Pinot Noir gives birth to all the great red wines of the Burgundy vineyard. This fragile variety requires very careful care during its vegetative period.
    Produced in Côte-d'Or, Saône-et-Loire and in the Yonne, Burgundy Pinot Noir is a wine of initiation, inviting to discover the appellations Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru of Burgundy.

    Soil

    The soil is composed of marls containing limestone and clay.

    Vinification

    Manual harvest. Traditional vinification in thermoregulated vats. Cold pre-fermentation maceration, control of temperatures, long fermentation during which
    pigeages and pumping over are carried out optimally. Maturing on fine lees in oak barrels for 10 to 12 months.

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    Bourgogne Pinot Noir

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Ruby red color.

    Nose

    Beautiful aromatic typicity with hints of red berries such as blackcurrant and currant.

    Palate

    The palate is ripe with generous tannins and spicy and roasted aromas. A gourmet wine, characteristic of its name.

    Recommendations

    Round wine, ideal for white meat such as rabbit but also lamb and duck, and grilled meats, beef and veal braised or fine charcuterie. Accompanies very well vegetarian
    dishes such as vegetable gratins. Cheeses: Reblochon, Morbier, Emmental ...

    Serving

    14-15°C

    Cellar potential

    To drink within 2 years

    2020

    A GREAT VINTAGE FROM A SINGULAR YEAR

    One of the hottest years of the decade

    2020 stands out as one of the warmest years of the decade. The winter and early spring were remarkably warm with abundant sunshine. April, resembling June in warmth, accelerated vine growth. May and June returned to normal conditions in terms of temperature and humidity, allowing for steady vine development. However, summer was less forgiving, with very hot and dry conditions in July and August, including several heatwaves leading to significant drought and lower yields at harvest time.

    Timeline

    • Budbreak: Late March
    • Flowering: Mid-May
    • Véraison: Mid-July
    • Harvest Start: Third week of August, extending over several weeks due to varying maturity stages across the parcels.

    The vines that suffered more produced lower yields, but compensated with exceptional grape quality. This trend was confirmed across almost all Burgundy appellations. While sunshine is essential, the vines suffered from drought, resulting in thinner vegetation. For the future, it is crucial to have years with more rainfall to ensure the sustainability of the vines.

    White Wines

    The 2020 white wines show beautiful aromatic complexity focused on fruit, with excellent acidity and balanced harmony, meeting the expectations of a classic Burgundy vintage.

    Red Wines

    The 2020 red wines exhibit deep, rich colors, indicating high anthocyanin content. These are concentrated wines with character, freshness, and rich aromas of black fruits such as blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry.


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