VINS SAISONS
Meloisey
Burgundy
Eric Pignal and Loïc Lamy, two good friends, have recently started their négoce project based in a well-known cellar in Meloisey – the old cellar of the Rougeot négociant business. They share the passion for the same wines and principles, and both come from rather solid backgrounds: Eric is the assistant winemaker at Château de Pommard, having worked before at domaines Dujac, Roulot and Roumier. Loïc Lamy instead is currently employed as the export manager at Domaine de Montille.
Following a natural approach they exclusively work with organically or biodynamically farmed grapes, minimal intervention in the cellar and favour the promotion of under valued terroirs. In their own words "no machinery nor heavy technology is employed, just a lot of care and attention to details”.
They have started with a nice three-wine line up: a Saint-Véran and two red; one each from Savigny-les-Beaune and Santenay. The Santenay is from the lieu-dit Les Hâtes, the Savigny from Dessus les Vermots.
Saint-Véran
Vintage 2022
Style White
Region Meloisey, Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
Varieties Chardonnay
ABV 13.5%
Soils Clay, Hard Limestone, Rocky Topsoil
Farming Organic
Winemaking Direct press with whole bunch. Racking with lees. Aged for 12 months in old barrels, with no intervention, then racked in stainless steel for a further 5 months before bottling.
Tasting Note Seductive aromas of citrus fruit, honeysuckle and white flowers. On the palate is rather complex and offers remarkable exotic notes. Round yet nicely balanced, it ends on a delicate, salty finish.
Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois
Vintage 2022
Style Red
Region Couchois, Côte Chalonnaise
Varieties Pinot Noir
ABV
Soils Red Clay, Limestone
Farming Organic
Winemaking Grown over soils which once were the site of Iron ore mining. Whole bunch fermentation in old barrels. Gentle and delicate extraction over approximately 20 days. Aged for 12 months, then racked in stainless steel for a further 5 months before bottling.
Tasting Note An iron core shrouded in morello cherry and raspberry. Fresh and enlivening, with a deft spice. This is supple and luxuriating, with remarkable length.
Savigny-Les-Beaune
Vintage 2022
Style Red
Region Meloisey, Beaune
Varieties Pinot noir
ABV 13.5%
Soils Clay, Hard limestone, Rocky Topsoil
Farming Biodynamic
Winemaking Whole bunch fermentation in old barrels. Gentle and delicate extraction over approximately 20 days. Aged for 12 months, then racked in stainless steel for a further 5 months before bottling.
Tasting Note Savigny at its very best. A succulent, elegant wine with vibrant red fruits. Harmonious, full of character and energy. The nose is very expressive with generous berry fruit and a delicate earthy touch combined with attractive floral notes and spices.