Rich Burgundy wine bottle label from Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru by Veritas Wines.

Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, Les Suchots

FRANCE – Burgundy – Côte de Nuits
Locality:
FRANCE – Burgundy – Côte de Nuits
Appellation:
Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, Les Suchots
Grape Variety:
Pinot Noir
WineMaker:
Pascal Mugneret
Vineyard:
0.39 ha. planted in 1939 and 1988. Located at the top of the vineyard. At the top, the clay is shallow, very stony, with good drainage. Towards the middle there is an ancient riverbed, where the soil is deeper and more water retentive. The vines never struggle and there is always grass in the rows. At the bottom, the limestone re-emerges.
Viticulture:
Organic and biodynamic methods (not certified).
WineMaking:
50-60% whole cluster. Cold maceration (13-14°C) for 4 to 5 days. Fermented over ambient yeasts. 15 to 21 days cuvaison.
Aging:
Aged for 12-18 months in oak barrels (30% new).
Bottling:
15-20 mg/L total SO2.
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