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    François Martenot Bourgogne Pinot Noir

    2018
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    History

    Maison François Martenot has its origins at the beginning of the 20th century when Lucien Gustave Martenot acquired a 10 ha estate in Savigny-lès-Beaune. This domain was created in 1859 by Mr. Léonce Bocquet, then the sole owner of the Château du Clos Vougeot, and fervent defender of Burgundy and its cultural heritage. The domain then developed thanks to the acquisition of neighboring land and many works of planting vines and housing works were undertaken.

    Bourgogne Pinot Noir

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    Whole Burgundy.

    Soil

    The soil consists of limestone containing marl and clay.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermos-regulated stainless steel vats on a 3 weeks period: Cold pre-fermentation maceration around 8 ° C. Pigeages and pumping over to extract colour and structure. Fermentation with a peak temperature around 30 ° C. Post fermentation maceration at 25 ° C. A part of the wine is aged in stainless steel vats et the other part is oak barrels. 25% of new oak barrels. Ageing lasts between 8 to 16 months with malolactic fermentation.


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    Bourgogne Pinot Noir

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Ruby red in colour.

    Nose

    A nice aromatic typicity with little red fruits notes, like blackcurrant and gooseberry.

    Palate

    The palate is ripe with rich tannins and aromas of spice and toast. A gourmet wine, typical from its appellation.

    Recommendations

    Round wine, ideal for white meats such as rabbit but also lamb and duck and grilled meats, beef and veal braised or fine charcuterie. Goes well with vegetarian dishes such as vegetable gratins. Cheeses: Reblochon, Morbier, Emmental...

    Serving

    14-15°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 2 years.

    2018

    VERY GOOD YEAR. GREAT, GOOD QUALITY HARVEST A VINTAGE FOR LAYING DOWN

    The winter was marked by swings in temperature. January was mild but wet, February very cool and drier while in March temperatures were normal before becoming cooler! There was also a notable lack of sunshine which had no significant consequences.
    The beginning of spring was fairly mild and dry, with a few spring frosts. It was then relatively warm and dry, with a few hailstorms that did little damage.
    The summer was hot and dry, more so than normal, causing damage in July in the Mâconnais, on the Côte de Nuits and the Hautes Côtes. A brief heatwave followed in August.
    The beginning of autumn was mild and the start of September was dry.


    2018 was one of the hottest years on record. The 2018 vintage is characterised by its earliness, its volume and very good grape quality.

    Bud break: mid-bud break stage between 16 and 18 April
    Flowering: mid-flowering stage reached between 29 May and 3 June
    Veraison: initial observations from 10 July

    Start of the grape harvest at the end of August and spread over almost a month due to unusual weather conditions.

    White wines: incredible aromatic complexity, explosive on the nose, very good expression of the terroir, freshness and minerality, balanced
    Red wines: intense ruby colour, structured and powerful, good concentration of fruit. Wine with aromas of red berries giving a perfect balance.

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