2023 Saisons Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge, Burgundy, France Clos Rougeard and light on its feet—more

and light on its feet—more reminiscent of great Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo than traditional Montepulciano

started in 1990

it is possible to “make” a really superlative wine here

Masataka Taketsuru

maceration on the skins for 30 days both in open wooden vats and in stainless with punching down 3 times per day

2023 Saisons Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge, Burgundy, France Clos Rougeard and light on its feet—moreTerroir: From the northern edge of the Hautes Ctes de Beaune, bordering the Cte de Nuits, clay limestone. Viticulture: Purchased grapes, biodynamic (not certified), 1. 3 meter spacing, no hedging, braided canopy. Vinification: 100% whole cluster, ambient yeast fermentation, daily wetting of the cap with buckets, 3 light punch downs, pressed with a vertical press, aged for 12 months in used barrels, no fining or filtration, 20 ppm SO2 added before