Bourgogne Pinot Noir “Antonin” 2020 Jérôme Galeyrand 75 cl

Description

History
Jérôme Galeyrand is a winemaker based in Gevrey-Chambertin, in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy. With 5.25 hectares of vineyards, he primarily cultivates Pinot Noir and Chardonnay following certified organic practices and biodynamic methods. The “Antonin” cuvée is named after one of Jérôme’s sons, reflecting his personal and family-oriented approach to viticulture.

Grapes used

• 100% Pinot Noir

Production method

• Viticulture: Certified organic cultivation (Ecocert, 2019) with biodynamic methods; Guyot pruning.
• Harvest: Hand-picked.
• Vinification: No added sulfites during vinification; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; 100% destemmed; 4-8 day pre-fermentation cold maceration; punchdowns and pump-overs depending on the vintage.
• Aging: 12-16 months in barrels, 20% new; no fining and light filtration if necessary; total sulfur of 30-45 ppm at bottling.

Alcohol content

• 13% vol.

Tasting notes

• Color: Bright ruby red.
• Aroma: Aromas of crisp cranberry, with notes of fresh red fruit and a hint of spice.
• Taste: Agile and fresh, with good acidity and soft tannins; an elegant and well-balanced Pinot Noir.

Possible pairings
Pairs perfectly with game dishes, white meats, and soft cheeses. Also excellent with dishes featuring mushrooms and truffles.

Serving temperature

• 16-18°C