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
An old vineyard, over 45 years old, facing east at the top of the hillside.
Location
Cote Chalonnaise & St Vallerin
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
100% reconditioned oak barrels, aged 10 months.
Single batch bottled on the estate.
Single batch bottled on the estate.
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
Bright, purplish-red in the eye.
On the palate, powerful, peppery, tannic.
Blackcurrant nose, candied.
On the palate, powerful, peppery, tannic.
Blackcurrant nose, candied.
Food pairings
Goes well with grilled red meat and vegetables. Good ageing potential thanks to its power.
