Blagny 1er Cru"Sous le Dos d'Ane"
- RegionCôte de Beaune
- VillageMeursault
- AppellationBlagny Premier Cru
- Grape varietyPinot Noir
The Vine
- Average vine age
- SoilMarly limestone
- Average yield45hl/ha
- HarvestHand picked
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Description
- The vines around the hamlet of Blagny are divided between the communes of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. The Blagny 1er Cru appellation accounts for 7 climats classified as 1er Cru, representing 44 hectares exclusively in red wine, 23 of which are located in the commune of Meursault and 21 in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet. The Blagny 1er Cru appellation "Sous le Dos d'Ane" covers an area of about 5 hectares. The wines of the Blagny area, because of their subsoil and their exposure, are often fruity, full-bodied and tannic.
Vinification & Ageing
- FermentationTraditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation
- Ageing10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 1/3 new
- BarrelsLouis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted
Wine tasting
- Tasting NoteThis 1er Cru of Blagny has deep colour with garnet hues. On the nose, it reveals oaky, raspberry and blackberry aromas. On the palate, it is fresh, round and sappy with blackcurrant and toasted coffee aromas. The whole thing is carried by a wonderful length.
- Food PairingRib of beef with girolles - game - mature cheeses
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