Au Pied du Mont Chauve : Saint-Aubin 1er cru "Le Charmois" 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "Le Charmois" 2023 by Au Pied du Mont Chauve

Tasting notes

Appearance
The wine reveals a beautiful red colour, deep and vibrant.

Nose
The bouquet opens with intense aromas of small red and black fruits, such as cherry, raspberry and blackberry, underlined by delicate spicy notes and a subtle touch of oak.

Palate
The attack is crisp and fruity. The mid-palate reveals a silky texture, supported by fine and elegant tannins. The finish is persistent, offering a lovely freshness characteristic of its terroir.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs ideally with roasted meats, poultry in sauce, or aged cheeses.

The elegance and finesse of a red Premier Cru from Saint-Aubin

The estate

Daughter of one of the greatest winemaking families in Burgundy, Francine Picard took over in the late 1990s the estate historically run by her father. The Domaine Au Pied du Mont Chauve extends across the villages of Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet and Saint-Aubin, at the heart of the most beautiful climats and terroirs of winegrowing Burgundy.

With a desire for synergy between the land and the wines, Francine Picard cultivates her plots in accordance with the principles of biodynamics and applies herself with passion and extreme attention to producing wines that reflect the identity of their terroir.

Coming from a vineyard covering 110 hectares worked in "agro-ecology", the chardonnay and pinot noir from Domaine Au Pied du Mont Chauve are recognised for their quality, precision and elegance.

Since May 2019, Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne, a specialist in biodynamic viticulture, has joined the team of this illustrious Burgundy estate as Technical Director.

The vineyard

"Le Charmois" red by Au Pied du Mont Chauve is a Saint-Aubin wine 1er Cru made from a 2.30-hectare plot located on the hillside overlooking the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. Planted at 250 metres of altitude, the vines, over 50 years old, grow on lean, limestone soils with an east-facing exposure.

Vinification and ageing

Hand-harvested, the grapes are rigorously sorted on a table before complete destemming. Traditional vinification in open, temperature-controlled vats. Ageing for 15 months: 5% in new barrels, 25% in foudres, 25% in one-wine barrels and 35% in barrels of two wines and more (Burgundian pièces).

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%).