SAINT-VÉRAN
LA GRANDE BRUYÈRE 2015
SAINT-VÉRAN
LA GRANDE BRUYÈRE 2015
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Varietal
Tasting notes
Nose: Open and bright aromas of citrus and white flowers (acacia)
Palate: Attack is lively in the mouth; the structure is well balanced with a long and slightly toasted finale revealing vanilla and almond flavours.
Food and wine pairing
Serving suggestions
Ageing potential
Origins
The vineyards are planted on the middle Jurassic entrock limestone beds on the slopes of the Solutré range. It currently covers 420 hectares, with an average production of 25,000 hl. Steep slopes / East, south-east exposure / Altitude 200m to 350m.
"La Grande Bruyère" is located in the northern part of the appellation, in the commune of Davayé. The soil is marly limestone with siliceous stones, producing rich, powerful wines.
Vinification and maturing
Vintage : 2015
Springtime arrived quickly after quite a mild winter. Flowering occurred quite rapidly in early June followed by the first onset of ripening in mid-July and the grape-harvest which commenced in early August for the most-advanced vineyards. Our Pinot Noirs unfortunately sometimes suffered from the excessive hot temperatures, which lead to “sunburning” and a cut in yields. This magnificent healthy environment and the full maturity of the grape-stalks led to minimal sorting requirements at the cuverie.
There was a higher proportion of full-bunch red vinification with fermentation in vat lasting 3 weeks on average. Our white Burgundies reveal themselves as being quite rich and well-balanced and already showing fine expression for certain appellations. Their style will allow for enjoyable early drinking yet show signs of ageing well.
2015 can already be considered as a great vintage with generous wines while young which will continue to gain in complexity as they mature.