Domaine Stephane Guillemin, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2022

Certified HVE. Tie up vines in fall, Guyot simple arched pruning in winter starting November, mechanical plowing in Vire Clesse, grass maintain between each row to stress roots to grow deeper, putting back dirt that was drained down the hillside, reset wire and stakes, plowing (April May), non systematic preventive organic treatments in Spring (very low dosage Bordeaux mixture), disbudding for optimizing yield quality, trimming of the top (non systematic), leave the leaves to prevent grapes from overheat, mechanical harvest.

Sorting, destemming and vating by gravity. Separation of musts in different stainless steel vats to segment each parcel to keep individual unique qualities. Dry ice pre fermentation for 5 days then alcoholic fermentation while altering few pumping over and gentle treading. After 2-3 weeks, once the alcoholic fermentation is done, the juice is put in stainless steel tank for 10 months in order to achieve a complete malolactic fermentation. Before bottling, blend of the best parcels. Earth filtration and finning with diatomaceous earth (vegan).

Vintage 2022 was hot and dry, branded by elevated temperatures and almost no rain. The conditions set the stage for healthy non-intrusive farming throughout the season until the harvest. They took place on Sept. 5th and went smoothly with the blessing of gorgeous weather. This excellent vintage, delivering both quality and quantity, allows for optimal harmony and balance between concentration and freshness of the aromas.

Several parcel scattered on an elevated cool hillside. Rocky clay and limestone soil with exposition to East. Optimal sun exposition to benefit from the gentle morning light while being protected from afternoon heavy heat. Excellent aeration thanks to Valley de Soane's natural air flow.