Domaine Philippe Colin 1er Cru Les Gravieres

Domaine Philippe Colin 1er Cru Les GravieresDomaine Philippe Colin 1er Cru Les Gravieres is a red Burgundy made from pure Pinot Noir in the Santenay Premier Cru vineyard of Les Gravieres. The wines typically show bright red and dark berry aromas, hints of spice and minerality with supple, fine tannins, balanced by freshness and a medium body that gains complexity with age. On the palate you can expect layers of cranberry, cherry and forest floor notes, sometimes with delicate leather or

structure and ageing potential

blackcurrants and plums on both the nose and palate

Expect concentrated flavours of blackberry

gentle bitterness

silky body

Aged for 2 years with exposure to air for oxidation

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Finally the gentle toasty notes from oak influence come through

Aromas typically include ripe cherry

Fermentation took place in stainless-steel vats at controlled temperatures of 26°C and lasted for around eight days with regular punch downs and pump overs

Domaine Gaëlle & Jérôme Meunier Bourgogne Pinot Noir is a classic French red made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes