WINE OF THE WEEK: Jaques PARENT BOURGOGNE Pinot Noir 2009


Posted by vhappysmile5 on 16 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment


WINE ESTATE
The Parent Domaine, installed at Pommard since 1803, today managed by Jacques Parent’s daughters, perpetuates the traditions of a family of winegrowers whose origins go back to the mid-17th century. The Parent Domaine mainly produces “village” appellation wines, Premier Cru wines and Grand Cru Cote de Beaune. The wines are cultivated in a sustainable manner, with controlled yields in compliance with the “Terroirs”. The rigorous vinification is demonstration of a winegrower’s constant search for a precise balance between strength and elegance.
SOIL
• Clay-limestone
GRAPE VARIETY
• 100% Pinot Noir
VINIFICATION
• Harvest by hand, and sorting though of the fruit.
• Stalking 100%
• Cold maceration for about 4 days
• Temperature control
• Crushing twice a day
• Total fermentation on skins 12 to 14 days
• Maturing 12 months in oak barrels
AWARDS
• Selected in the 100 great wines of 2002 by the Decanter Magazine
FOOD PAIRING
• To be tasted when 3 to 5 years old with pork, meats and delicatessen, meats and grilled poultry.
TASTING NOTES
• A fine, bright color, an eloquent, fruity bouquet with hints of cherry. Well-balanced and smooth, this wine is not pretentious, is pleasant and nice to drink whilst relatively young.