The Vineyard: Vaumuriens on the top of the plateau
There is no herbicide used. If the weather allows he treats in a eco friendly way that means sulphur and cooper but he remains open and will use a little chemical treatment if necessary in limited doses.. No treatments in vines after July
Average age of vines is 60 years.
Mr. Lechauve works the domaine’s 8 hectares himself, doing the tractor work himself. As is tradition, Mr. Lechauve does not prune until after the St. Vincent that is after January 25th.
Harvest: 100% hand harvested
Vinification: All the grapes are sorted at the winery, de-steemed at 90% followed by a relative long fermentation [20-25 day maceration]. Natural/Indigenous yeast used in the fermentation in stainless vats. The juice is then taken from the tank, lightly pressed and put into oak barrels (a portion new (15%) and the rest old oak).
15 – 20 months aging in oak
L’Éveil des Sens, Burgundy
Beaune Vieilles Vignes
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