Domaine Michel Noellat - Vosne Romanée 1er Cru - Les Suchots 2018
Domaine Michel Noëllat is located in Vosne-Romanée, in Burgundy. The estate was founded in the 19th century by Félix Noëllat. Further down the family line, Michel Noëllat created his domain with part of the family vines. Upon his death in 1989, his sons, Alain and Jean-Marc ensured the succession and they created the SCEA Domaine Michel Noëllat et fils.
This Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Suchots is made from a plot of 1.80 hectares of Pinot Noir, the age of the vineyard of which is 70 years. The harvest is entirely destemmed then the grapes are put in the cold pre-fermentation phase for 3 to 5 days. The vatting lasts 18 to 20 days in stainless steel vats. The wine is aged in barrels, 50% of which are new, for 16 months.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir