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BEAUNE 1ER CRU, LES BRESSANDES, DOMANE ALBERT MOROT
In 1820 Albert Morot set up his negociant business in Beaune. Following the phyloxera epidemic, one of his successors bought its first vineyard and built the Chateau de la Creusotte with its cellars. Between 1984 and 1999, Francoise Choppin, a great-grand-daughter of Albert Morot, managed the domaine. She stopped the negociant activity in order to concentrate on its vineyards and winemaking. In January 2000, Geoffroy Choppin de Janvry (a great-nephew), who is an agronomist engineer specializing in viticulture and oenology, took over the family estate. He is carrying on the family tradition that began 5 generations ago.
His objective is to maintain the traditional spirit of the Domaine while being open to the new techniques that may produce higher quality grapes and wines while maintaining the respect of the terroir. The Domaine spreads over 7.5 hectares of vineyards (7 hectares planted with Pinot Noir and half a hectare planted with Chardonnay). These wines, exclusively 1er Crus, are divided into 8 appellations. Domaine Albert Morot consistently produces elegant, top quality Burgundian wines which are highly rated around the world.
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Age of vines: 40 years
Harvest: Manual sorting of grapes in the vineyard and cellar.
Vinification: The wine was vinified by the traditional method in open wooden vats, using natural yeasts. The wine was pumped over twice daily. The wine was matured in 16 months in French oak, of which 50% are new. Bottled without fining or
Taste: 2004 Fresh, pure raspberry fruit with a fine texture and silky tannins.
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