2023 Saisons Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge, Burgundy, France Clos Rougeard Lees stirring occurs twice towards

Lees stirring occurs twice towards the end of primary ferment then once more at the completion of malolactic

using the techniques and knowledge acquired through these invaluable experiences

and rocíador

and light on its feet—more reminiscent of great Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo than traditional Montepulciano

Masataka Taketsuru

2023 Saisons Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge, Burgundy, France Clos Rougeard Lees stirring occurs twice towardsTerroir: From the northern edge of the Hautes Ctes de Beaune, bordering the Cte de Nuits, clay limestone. Viticulture: Purchased grapes, biodynamic (not certified), 1. 3 meter spacing, no hedging, braided canopy. Vinification: 100% whole cluster, ambient yeast fermentation, daily wetting of the cap with buckets, 3 light punch downs, pressed with a vertical press, aged for 12 months in used barrels, no fining or filtration, 20 ppm SO2 added before