Côte de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain

Origin

Estate grown, produced, aged and bottled by Dufouleur Frères

Terroir

AOC Côte de Nuits Villages - 100% Pinot-Noir Côte de Nuits Villages has the appellation Villages, although spread over five villages: Fixin at the north, Brochon, Premeaux, Comblanchien, and Corgoloin at the southern end. The vineyard "Le Vaucrain" is found at the southern end of Nuits, at the border of the village appellation and several Nuits Premier Cru vineyards. The exposure is full east, allowing the grapes to attain full ripeness. The complex subsoil, composed of varying proportions of marne and clay schist, gives the wines great charm and character. This is an excellent introduction to the wines of the Côte de Nuits.

Wine Making

Fermentation takes place over two weeks in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with carefully controlled pumping-over, punching the cap, and light pressing. The aging occurs in oak barrels over 12 to 18 months, with the proportion of new oak varying from 30% to 100% depending upon an analysis, tasting, and evaluation of each vintage.
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