Puisieulx Grand Cru "Les Petites Vignes" Pinot Noir NV Aurore Casanova

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Terroir & Origine: Puisieulx Grand cru, lieu-dit “Les Petites Vignes“. Top soil of silt and clay, on hard limestone, eastern exposure. Pinot Noir planted in 1968-69 of massal selection.

Vineyard: The parcel is farmed with an environmentally conscious approach, inspired by biodynamic principles. Natural cover cropping, no herbicides, and gentle soil management. Certified organic in 2023. Hand-harvested at full maturity. The 2022 vintage offered a perfect balance of sunshine and rainfall, yielding grapes of excellent quality.

Winemaking: Traditional and artisanal winemaking. Natural fermentation without added yeast or enzymes. Aged on fine lees in oak barrels (228 L & 400 L) for 11 months for the 2022 harvest, blended with a perpetual reserve started in 2016.
No fining or filtration. Bottled on July 31, 2023 (fruit day – biodynamic calendar).
Disgorgement: scheduled for october, 2025 (fruit day).
Low dosage: 1 g/L – Extra Brut.

Sensory Tasting Intense golden robe, complex and racy mouth between acidulous red fruits and candied fruits. Length driven by tension and a salty hint, enhanced by a refreshing bitterness.