Benoit Germain

Chateau De Chorey

Benoit Germain is the latest Germain to assume winemaking responsibility at the Chateau de Chorey. The Chateau was reconstructed in the 1660’s on a structure dating to the 13th century.  The Germains work 17 hectares of vineyard spread over the Chorey les Beaune appelation with land in Meursault and Pernand-Vergelesses.

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Didier Desvignes Morgon Les Charmes 2006

Chateau Didier Desvignes

Grape variety: Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc.

Origin: Les Charmes named vineyard.

Colour: Red.

Soil: Crumbly, decomposed rock that is mainly made up of pyritic schist that is rich in iron oxides and manganese.

The vines: Goblet pruning with 3 to 5 fruit canes with 2 eyes. The soil is removed from around the trunk in autumn; worked in winter and shallow scraped in the spring.

Vinification: After manual harvesting and selective sorting of the whole bunches, these are vinified traditionally. Temperature is controlled; the cap is pushed under the juice using a grid. Carbonic maceration lasts 8 to 10 days.

Maturing: In stainless steel and cement vats. Clarification and filtering is carried out using the most natural and traditional procedures possible. The grapes from each plot of vines are vinified separately to obtain the best possible balance between the structure and finesse given by the terroirs.

Characteristics: Crimson robe, the aromas of a basket of red fruit backed up with tight, elegant tannins.

Keeping time: 5 to 8 years.

Food Pairings: Marinated meat, game, strong cheese.

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