Clos Marey-Monge Grands Esprits 2020

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Known for giving body and structure to our Clos Marey-Monge Monopole, our Grands Esprits plot makes a Pommard of great quality and structure. With its purple-tinted, dark ruby color and its expressive nose marked by aromas of ripe black fruit, it stands out as a generous and robust wine. The tannins are dense and velvety. A long and slighlty salty finish brings a touch of elegance to this complex cuvée.
ALCOHOL14% volSERVING TEMP.16°CDRINKABILITYNow to 25 years -
The 4.81-hectare plot of Grands Esprits has large, round, rocky, limestone-rich soils planted between 1970 and 1980. It produces a linear Pinot Noir with firm tannins and potential for long aging. Occupying almost one-quarter of our vineyard’s overall area, the 220 rows of Grands Esprits is the most calcareous area in the Clos Marey-Monge.
APPELLATIONPommardPLOT SIZE4.81 hectaresAGE OF VINES40 to 50 years -
Hand-harvested organic grapes, hand-sorted on a vibrating table. 80% whole-cluster. Placed into stainless steel fermentation vats by gravity flow. Long maceration over several weeks, minimal pumping-over and punching-down. Pressing in pneumatic press. Placed in French oak barrels for aging on fine lees.
HARVESTSeptember 25, 26, 29, 30 and 31, 2020AGING15 months in 25% new French oak barrelsPRODUCTION6,700 bottles