2007 Morey-Saint-Denis
| Vineyard: | Les Porroux (Pinot Noir) |
| Growing season: | 2007 |
| Yield: | 22hl / ha |
| Viticulture: | Guyot pruning (6 + 2) |
| Hedging by hand at 1.50m | |
| Certified organic spray program | |
| Green-harvest mid-July (~30% removed) | |
| Harvest 9th September 2007 | |
| Vinification: | 12.3% potential alcohol. See post-harvest lab analyses here |
| Bunch by bunch sorting on vibrating table | |
| 4-day pre-fermentation maceration at 15ºC | |
| 15 day long fermentation and maceration peaking at 31ºC | |
| Chaptalised (to 13.0%) to prolong fermentation | |
| Ageing: | 18 months in a one-year-old DAMY barrel |
| Malolactic fermentation finished September 2008 | |
| Bottled March 28th 2009 direct from the barrel (see here) | |
| See pre-bottling lab analyses here | |
| Alcohol: | 13.0% |
| pH: | 3.41 |
| Volatile Acidity: | 0.42g/l |
| CO2: | 890mg/l |
| Total production: | 307 bottles |
| Tasting notes: | Mild reduction does not completely block the cool yet moderately earthy red berry fruit aromas that
complement well the rich, full and detailed middle weight plus flavors that possess solid depth and punch on the energetic,
tangy and sappy finish that is impeccably well balanced. Again, very good quality for the appellation. (87-89)/2012+ Allen Meadows
A little reticent on the nose, the palate sharper and more angular than the Cotes de Nuits, but it builds nicely towards the more harmonious finish with smooth raspberry and cherry. Very fine. 89. Drink now-2013. Tasted January 2009. Neal Martin |
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