Maison Michel Picard - Château de Chassagne MontRachet

BEAUNE "Montée Rouge" 2006

SCEV du Château - Domaine Michel Picard

TERROIR

TERROIR :Côte de Beaune Grape variety: Pinot Noir Soil: Clay and limestone

VINIFICATION & AGEING

VINIFICATION :Hand harvest, picking out of the grapes, total destemming, cold maceration before alchoolic fermentation (6/8°C) during 10 to 15 days. Vatting in stainless steel tanks with submerged cap, pumping-over during fermentation. Temperature control between 25 to 28°C. Vatting time 25 to 30 days, pneumatic pressing.
AGEING : Ageing on fine lees in oak barrels (10 to 30% in new barrels) during 13 to 15 month.

TASTING

COLOR :Cherry red color with ruby tints
NOSE :Very fruity nose (cherry, blackberry, blueberry), some animal and toasted tinges.
MOUTH :Frank attack, very well balance and fruity wine. Good tannic struture. Lightly toasted notes.

WINES & FOOD PAIRING

WINES & FOOD PAIRING :This wine combines well with beef, a stewed chicken with red wine, a feathered game. Serve at: 14-16°C

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