DOMAINE EMMANUEL GIBOULOT AOP Les Pierres Blanches Red 2023, 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 :  100% destemmed. Fermentation is started quickly in open wooden vats. The extraction of aromas, tannins and color is natural (no yeast added, enzymes or excessive heating) and is done by traditional pumping over and punching down. Maceration lasts approx. 3 weeks. Free run wine and first press are blended, settled and intoned.
Vineyard: Clay-limestone soil, draining on gravel of clays and white marls. Manually harvested.