2023 Henri Germain et Fils Bressandes, Beaune Premier Cru, France La Biancara 2017 Contrada Selvecorte

2017 Contrada Selvecorte

The grapes undergo whole-cluster

Located by William Martin and purchased in 1995

He tells me that the budwood used is of Wente origin and free of virus

An old vine single vineyard of Pinot Noir from Ecueil

2023 Henri Germain et Fils Bressandes, Beaune Premier Cru, France La Biancara 2017 Contrada SelvecortePinot Noir Vineyard Area: Les Bressandes is positioned on the northern end of the appellation on a steepvines were planted between 1960 1965. Germain's parcel comprises 1. 25 hectares. Soil: Brown clay with some gravel Elevation: 275 meters Exposure: East Southeast Vinification: Manual harvest, no added yeasts or enzymes, cold and very slow fermentations in stainless steel (late occurring malolactic fermentation. Maturation: 22 months (20 30% new