Rare cuvée of Pinot Noir planted in En Charlemagne of Pernand where one finds a majority of Chardonnay. Planted at the base of the hill rich in colluvial clay deposits. We are far from the brown soils that one finds in the Cortons of Aloxe.

Exposed directly to the setting sun, this is the noblest red wine of the Côte de Beaune, expressing complexity and power but also possessing a most agreeable texture and finesse.

• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
• Surface area: 0.35 hectares
• Average age of vines: 15 years

Vinification: Harvest by hand. The grapes are transported to the winery in traditional wicker baskets before being hand sorted on the selection table.

Following the phenolic maturity of the vintage, the grapes are loaded into into tank, 50% by whole cluster. After a period of cold maceration between 3 to 5 days, the alcoholic fermentation begins by native yeast in enamel lined, open, concrete tank for approximately 16 days. Punch downs during the fermentation followed by pumpovers to favor a gentle extraction and refine the tannins.

Elevage: In an underground cellar, for 12 months in French oak barrels, sur lie, 60% of which are new and the remaining having contained 1 through 2 vintages. Racking into tank for assembly 4 months prior to a second racking before bottling at the domaine without filtration.

Production: Approximately 1600 bottles per vintage.

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Vintage 2022

A Mild winter and the work in the vineyards has advanced on schedule. We have planted 22 acres of Chardonnay in the lieu dit of En Morand  in village appellation. This parcel was 3 and a half years fallow and replaces a plot  previously planted to Aligoté. 

The 4th of april brought frigid temperatures of -2° to -4° C, but fortunately without provoking damage. The buds had not yet fully emerged and because we wait as late as possible to tie the branches along the training wires, we reduce the damage that frost can bring.

Early May, we begin ébourgeonnage or the elimination of unnecessary growth around the base of each vine with our crew for the green season. The weather is ideal and the vine advances rapidly. Flowering arrives by the 22 of May and we can anticipate harvest by late August ! The heat continues to speed the growth of the plant and confirms an early harvest but the absence of precipitation in July into August is of growing concern for the maturation. Our vineyard work and some rain in early August does the vines some good for the maturity of the fruit and a tisane of Camomile and Yarrow brings relief to the canopy.

We decided to delay briefly the start of harvest until the 3rd of September. What a harvest ! Ten days. We approach the record for volume set in 1999 in white as well as red but with a quality of fruit well superior. What a vintage ! 

A vintage easy to vinify, with beautiful grapes and tanks filled to the rim. 

Following the the last of our bottling in December 2023, the whites, which purposefully retain a subtle note of carbonic gas, will permit them to maintain a lovely equilibrium and freshness. Notes of exotic fruit accompany rich and round profiles while maintaining balance and poise. The reds are equally impressive, rich and with ripe, red fruits. Structured to be sure but with elegance and polished tannins. Evidently, the wines are luxurious but balanced without being heavy. Some of the appellations can be approached in 2024 while others will travel in time without difficulty.  

Once again, our family was in mourning the 9th of March with the passing of our uncle Jean-Paul Pavelot. The older brother of our father Régis, Jeannot, who was always present with us through everything from harvests or new plantings. He appreciated our profession very much. Merci Jeannot, hommage à toi.