2015 Jacquesson Dizy Terres Rouges

Plot at the foot of a gently-sloping hill facing east. Reddishbrown limestone soil of considerable depth overlaying chalky silt. Planted to Pinot Noir with 12,000 vines over 1.33 hectares in 1993. Pruned in the Cordon de Royat method. ◊ 2015. Wet and mild winter weather which continued into spring. This was followed by a period of drought and high temperatures which lasted until mid-August. The growing season finished with alternating periods of cool weather and dry, hot conditions. A crop of ripe and healthy grapes of consistent quality and beautiful balance. The wines are rich, full-bodied with great energy. Respectful soil management and plant cultivation methods with the aim of expressing plot diversity. Vinification and ageing in large wooden vats on the lees without either filtration or fining. The grapes were picked on 15th September 2015 at 11.40% alc. and 7.1 g/l acidity. 10,462 Bottles / 509 Magnums Dosage: 0g/l Disgorged in March 2023