Lupé-Cholet Pommard Clos Bizot 2017

Lupé-Cholet Pommard Clos Bizot 2017

Lupé-Cholet has an exclusive plot at Clos Bizot, which allows them to control the entire winemaking process from cultivation to bottling. This plot, which extends over 0.32 hectares, is located near the village of Pommard and benefits from an optimal east/southeast orientation and a calcareous soil. The grapes are carefully picked by hand and transported in small 30-kilo boxes to prevent crushing and oxidation. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes undergo an additional sorting. Depending on the vintage, between 85-100% of the grapes are destemmed. Vinification follows traditional Burgundy methods with a long fermentation period in open wooden vats, where the temperature is controlled and the wine is stirred twice a day. After pressing and natural settling, the wine is aged for 15-20 months in 228-liter oak barrels from Allier, Nevers and Vosges, of which 30-50% are new.

Pommard Clos Bizot presents itself with a brilliant ruby ​​red color with a hint of purple. The aroma is rich in red berries such as raspberries and cherries, complemented by nuances of leather, forest floor and white pepper. The taste is full and complex, with notes of English liquorice and ripe raspberries. The wine ends with a solid tannin structure and a charming finish, offering slightly spicy tones and nuances of liquorice.