Product Overview
Importer's Notes
"The Sarrazin brothers are known for making spectacular high-altitude Côte Chalonnaise Burgundy from the village of Jambles, a tiny hamlet just outside of Givry that is 300 meters above sea level. The brothers have gained a reputation over the last decade for being meticulous stewards of their high-altitude vineyards around Givry, Mercurey and Maranges. They craft traditional wines that show a clarity of terroir not common in the region, with all of the fruit de-stemmed and extraction kept to a minimum. All of the wines are aged in barrique exclusively from the famed tonnelier Francois Frères and are bottled unfined and unfiltered. These are pure and mineral driven wines that deliver, textured and balanced Pinot Noir.
The vineyard ‘Sous la Roche’ (French: under the rock) is one of Givry’s highest-altitude plots. Soil is gravelly, more limestone than clay. Aromas of violets, raspberries, a hint of licorice. Palate is silky and refined with flavors of red plums and black cherries."
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Appellation: Givry AOC
Vineyard Designation: Sous la Roche
Farming Practices: "Practicing" organic
Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels, 25% new
