Maison Champy Beune Pinot Noir
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Tasting note:
A dark garnet color.
An intense nose marked by a grilled reduction and smoky notes. Aromas of “gariguette” and wild strawberry.
The palate is rich, fleshy, and very fruity.
A wine with a great ageing potential. Use a decanter if you want to drink it
young.
Winery introduction:
Beaune is the capital of the wine-producing region of Burgundy as well as the most extensive communal AOC appellation in the Côte d’Or. The production of red wines covers an area of 368.74 ha including 281.49 ha of Premiers Crus.
Most of the vineyards are located on pronounced slopes.
Soil: limestone mixed with clays.
Exposure of the vineyard: from East to South.
Maison Champy is the oldest wine company in Burgundy from 1720. The winery, which has been declared a historic monument by UNESCO, was designed by the famed architect, Gustave Eiffel. It was at Maison Champy where renowned scientist, Louis Pasteur set up a laboratory and developed the pasteurization method.
Maison Champy owns 52 acres of vineyards, including holdings in Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, Clos de Bully in Pernand-Vergelessess, and Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras. These prized vineyards, among others owned by Champy, are farmed organically in order to showcase the true character of the terroir in the wines.
Champy has worked for many years with the goal of crafting the best possible expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from each unique terroir.
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