Appellation: Bourgogne AOP
Vineyard:Grapes come mainly from three French departments: Yonne, Côte d’Or and Saône-et-Loire. This wine pays tribute to the Maison Champy’s founder : Edme Champy.
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
WINE-MAKING
A mixed selection of 80 barrels, 40 of which come from Domaine Champy’s vines (in the villages of Volnayand Ladoix) and from vines in the village of Santenay in the Côte de Beaune. Manual harvest.
Ageing in barrels, of which 25% are new, for a duration of 14 months.
TASTING NOTES
Dark ruby color with several purple highlights.
The nose is very well opened on notes of small black fruits and vanilla on a finely wooded background.
Fresh on the palate, supple and round.
A lively and structured wine, the tannins are present but coated. The finish is acidulous.
SERVING
This wine will perfectly match all light preparations, starters of cheese, or with red or white meats, roasted or in a cream sauce.
Served at 13-14°C.