DOMAINE EMMANUEL GIBOULOT AOP HCN En Gregoire 2022, France (Red)

Son of Paul Giboulot, a pioneer in biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy, Emmanuel Giboulot has always advocated staunchly for an Earth-first approach to farming. Having been born into this eco-first attitude, Emmanuel came to know the biodynamic approach not as radical or cutting-edge, but just as "good sense." In fact, he is so dedicated to chemical-free farming that he was fined by the French government for refusing to spray his vines! He now farms 12 hectares of vineyards in the Côte de Beaune.
Certification : Biodynamic, Organic
Grapes : 100% Pinot Noir
Region : Burgandy, France
Vinification :  Grapes are sorted and 50% de-stemmed. Fermentation takes place in open wooden vats. The extraction of aromas, tannins and colour is obtained by traditional pumping over and punching down (no yeast added, enzymes or heating). The maceration lasts approx. 3 to 4 weeks. Free- run wine and first press are blended.
Vineyard: Clay-limestone soil in the first two thirds then silt and white marl in the upper third of the plot. The vine is exposed due south. Hand-harvested.