LE CLOS D’AUGUSTIN · BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR STORY Grapevarieties Terroir Winemaking Tastingnotes...
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LE CLOS D’AUGUSTIN BURGuNDY The grapes that are used to make Le Clos d’Augustin are selected from vineyards located in the Côte Chalonnaise between the Maconnais region and the Côte d’Or in Burgundy. The Clos d’Augustin is named after Auguste Borde, one of the founding members of the cooperative based in the town of Bissey. This cooperative opened in 1928 and was amongst the very first of its kind in Burgundy. Pinot Noir 100% Traditional burgundian soil with a predominance of clay and limestone. Manual and mechanical harvesting. Maceration and fermentation for 8 to 10 days before ageing in vats (85%) and oak barrels (15%). Clear, ruby red color. Bouquet of red and black berries such as blackcurrant, blackberry and gooseberry with a hint of pepper. An additional touch of cherry can be found on the palate. A lightly tannic structure gives a well balanced wine with pleasant persistence. Perfect with the traditional Boeuf Bourguignon, with roasted pork and poultry, soft cheeses such as Brie, Camembert and goat’s cheese. Ready to drink or may be laid down for 2 to 6 years. BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR STORY Grape varieties Terroir Winemaking Tasting notes Pairing suggestions
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The grapes that are used to make Le Clos d’Augustin are selected from vineyards located in the Côte Chalonnaise between the Maconnais region and the Côte d’Or in Burgundy. The Clos d’Augustin is named after Auguste Borde, one of the founding members of the cooperativebased in the town of Bissey. This cooperative opened in 1928 and was amongst the very first of its kind in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir 100%
Traditional burgundian soil with a predominance of clay and limestone.
Manual and mechanical harvesting. Maceration and fermentation for 8 to 10 days before ageing in vats (85%) and oak barrels (15%).
Clear, ruby red color. Bouquet of red and black berries such as blackcurrant, blackberry and gooseberry with a hint of pepper. An additional touch of cherry can be found on the palate. A lightly tannic structure gives a well balanced wine withpleasant persistence.
Perfect with the traditional Boeuf Bourguignon, with roastedpork and poultry, soft cheeses such as Brie, Camembert and goat’s cheese.Ready to drink or may be laid down for 2 to 6 years.
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