Description
The vineyards of les Saussilles are located in the northwest of Pommard, right on the border with Beaune. 2019 Vintage with an extreme amount of sunshine. Tannin-rich with aromas of blackberries, blueberries and ripe plums.
Pascal Marchand is a small producer with a big name. The Canadian poet moved to Burgundy at the age of 21, where he was winemaker at Domaine du Comte Armand, Clos des Epeneaux in 1985. Here he became convinced of a purely organic method, fair for the land and the grapes. In 1999 he became responsible for the new Domaine de la Vougeraie in Burgundy. Here too he introduced the organic method. After some wanderings and consulting jobs, the first step towards his own company was taken in 2006. A few years later (2010) he found financial support from the Canadian banker Moray Tawse, who also bought some vineyards and the Maume (Gevrey) estate. In addition to the 8 ha of own vineyards that are cultivated biodynamically, organic grapes are also bought from third parties.
In 2018 the documentary 'Grand Cru' was made about him, definitely recommended.
Country / Region: France / Burgundy
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
In the vineyard : clay and limestone soil on well-drained slopes
In the cellar: maceration for 50% on whole bunches. The cap is immersed at the beginning of the fermentation process, after which the fermented juice is pumped over during the entire maceration period for a soft extraction. After 18 days the grapes are pressed. 18 months maturation on 20% new oak. Not fined, unfiltered.
Quality mark: biodynamic
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