BOURGOGNE PASSE-TOUT-GRAINS

BOURGOGNE
PASSE-TOUT-GRAINS 2023

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2023 2024

Grape variety

Pinot Noir, a noble grape variety from northern Burgundy, is blended with Gamay, renowned in the south of the region and in Beaujolais for its fruity aromas.

Tasting notes

Colour: Sweet cherry colour.

Nose: Fruity, with aromas of peach and ripe apricot.

Palate: Frank and pleasant on the palate, with a hint of blackcurrant sorbet and a slightly mentholated finish.

Wine and food pairing

A great companion to charcuterie, kebabs, oeufs en meurette, stuffed tomatoes, pan-fried salmon, courgette pie, fondue bourguignonne, roast veal, snails, poultry and simple cheeses.

Serving temperature

Serve ideally at a temperature of 12-14°C. (54-57°F.).

Ageing potential

Light and tasty, this wine is best drunk young. But it will keep well for 2 to 3 years after the vintage.

Origin

The Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains appellation is reserved for red and rosé wines, covering 250 hectares of vineyards.

These wines are made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes. Pinot Noir must account for at least one third of the total quantity. A good Passetoutgrain generally contains equal parts of each grape variety, resulting in a lively, well-structured wine that is best enjoyed in all its youthful fruity splendour.

The grapes come from vines grown on a variety of soils, with limestone hillsides (sometimes chalky or Kimmeridgian) in the north, limestone marl in the Côte d'Or and clay marl with touches of granite in Saône-et-Loire.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes are not destemmed to encourage intracellular fermentation, which produces elegant, light aromas. Vatting lasts 10 to 12 days. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place at a controlled temperature in open vats (punching down twice a day). The grapes are then pressed and the juice put into vats for malolactic fermentation. The wine is bottled in the spring to preserve its aromas.

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.

BOURGOGNE PASSE-TOUT-GRAINS 2023