Domaine Lagarde is based in Rosey in the heart of Côte Chalonnaise, near Rully and Givry. The Domaine was established in 1989 when Jean-François Lagarde acquire its first 4 hectares. Now the Domaine spread over 30 hectares. At that time, all the grapes were vinified in Coop and it is only when Lucile, the younger daughter, joined the Domaine, that they started to vinify and bottle in their own premises. At today's date, they still sale some bulk to negociant as they don't have enought space to age all the
Presentation
Presentation
A small parcel of 48ar on limestone soil, south-facing.
Location
Cote Chalonnaise & Mercurey
Terroir
Clay Limestone Soils.
In the vineyard
Integrated pest management. Disbudding. Mechanical harvesting.
Winemaking
100% destemming
Cold pre-maceration for 4 to 6 days / fermentation for 10 to 12 days
Remontage (pumping over) 1 to 2 times a day throughout fermentation, to extract Pinot Noir's well-known red fruit color and aromas.
De-vatting with pneumatic pressing.
Cold pre-maceration for 4 to 6 days / fermentation for 10 to 12 days
Remontage (pumping over) 1 to 2 times a day throughout fermentation, to extract Pinot Noir's well-known red fruit color and aromas.
De-vatting with pneumatic pressing.
Ageing
90% old oak barrels - 10% thermo-regulated stainless steel vats, 10 months ageing.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The eye is purplish red, black, limpid and brilliant.
Black cherry and morello cherry on the nose.
Powerful yet elegant on the palate, with notes of candied black cherry and morello cherry, good length.
Black cherry and morello cherry on the nose.
Powerful yet elegant on the palate, with notes of candied black cherry and morello cherry, good length.
Food pairings
Excellent with grilled meats and fish, but its roundness will surprise you with a chocolate cake.
