Domaine Des Tournons Tripoz Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Established in 1989, Domaine Catherine et Didier Tripoz is located in Charnay-lès-Mâcon at the southern end of the Mâcon appellation in eastern France. The village sits on the outskirts of the town of Mâcon, just about 100 miles from Geneva, Switzerland.

The vineyard covers 13 hectares and is planted mainly with Chardonnay with smaller plots of Pinot Noir and Gamay. The Tripoz family is committed to producing grapes of the highest quality. They are respectful of the terroir and the environment. After a three-year process, begun in 2018, the estate was granted a certificate of organic agriculture.

The vines are between 20 and 65 years old. The soil is regularly ploughed to promote deep rooting and to improve its microbial life. The youngest plots are grassed in order to limit the vigour of the vines. The wines of Domaine Catherine et Didier Tripoz are aged separately plot by plot for six to 12 months in barrels or vats, depending on the vintage.

Pinot Noir,

• Soil type: Clay-limestone
• Vineyard area cultivated for this wine: 1.80 ha
• Average vine age: Most of the vines are over 50 years old, and Didier planted even his youngest vines 30 years ago. Consequently, yields are not exceptionally high, at less than 50 hectoliters per hectare.  At least 70 years old for this Pinot Noir.
• Farming method: Sustainable agriculture, certified organic

All the grapes are hand harvested. Aging in oak barrels for 9 months.

This traditional Burgundy grape variety gives this wine lovely ruby hues evolving to a brick-red “colour” during its development. Its tannins, present in its youth although supple, will melt during its evolution as the wine breathes. Aromas of red fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) will subside to tend towards “complex” aromas of leather, pepper, liquorice and spices.

Enjoy with red meats, game birds, mushrooms and cheese.