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Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots – bottle Domaine Germain Père & Fils
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Beaune 1er Cru

Les Aigrots
Vines over 70 years old, at the estate since 1999.
Appellation
AOP Beaune 1er Cru
Region
Côte de Beaune
Type
Still Dry Red Wine
Soil
Clay-limestone
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir 100 %
Harvest
By Hand
Ageing
100 % barrels (20 % new oak) · 12 months then 6 months in vat
Cellaring
5 to 15 years
Tasting
Colour
Intense red with a beautiful depth of colour.
Nose
Soft and delicate. Dark fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), red fruits (cherry, redcurrant), hints of humus and undergrowth. With cellaring: truffle, leather and spices.
Palate
Young: the crunchy charm of fresh grape. At maturity: great aromatic power and meaty texture, well-built structure.
Serving
Temperature
15–16 °C
Food Pairings
Furred game, roasted or braised. Époisses, soumaintrain, munster, maroilles.
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