Derrière Sazenay is a climat of the Côte Chalonnaise, on which our plot of 1.2 ha is located, facing south-west. Its vines, 100% Pinot Noir, are 50 years old on average and thrive on hard limestone soil with chailles, small rounded siliceous pebbles.
The vines are harvested manually, and we use a whole cluster winemaking method (up to 40% of whole bunches) which means that the grape is not separated from its stalk, giving wine a greater structure. The pressing process lasts between 13 and 14 days, during which takes place between 4 and 6 grape stomping and some remontages. The 100% natural fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts from our terroirs. Aging, in underground cellars, lasts between 12 and 13 months. It is made in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new, from 4 complementary coopers.
The low level of rains and a very hot summer gave grapes a magnificent maturity in limited volumes for this 2019 vintage, profiling a generous, gourmand and sunny wine.
