2024 Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet, Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits, Burgundy, France Jérôme Lefevre charred American oak casks

charred American oak casks

when the climate here was considered too cool for full-bodied reds

There is a stoniness on the palate with a touch of tropical zest and lemon peel

The grapes are harvested together and come from an 80 year old parcel characterized by a particular terroir where the soil is formed scree limestone and red marl

persistent aroma found in the bouquet: aniseed

2024 Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet, Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits, Burgundy, France Jérôme Lefevre charred American oak casksVariety: Pinot Noir Vine Age: Planted in 1970 Terroir: On the plateau above Nuits St Georges and Vosne Romane, shallow clay and limestone soil Viticulture: Lutte raisonne Vinification: 100% de stemmed, mostly pump overs with some punch downs, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged in older barrels and foudres (no new oak).