Expression
Pinot Rosé
Pinot Noir et Gamay
To maintain its elegant, classy character and lovely aromatic freshness, the Rosé de Pinot Noir (also called Oeil-de-Perdrix) requires “cold” terroirs. Our winery’s Pinot Rosé comes from vine parcels that are selected for this: from La Girarde, a very steep (40-50%) slope that benefits from hot days and very cool nights.
After a delicate destemming and short maceration (24 to 36 hours depending on the vintage), slow pressing extracts the aromas and first tannins from the grapes.
This approach gives us a rosé with character – a wine that is vinous and classy, yet fruity. The maceration gives the character of this Pinot Rosé the typicity we’re looking for.
Expression
The flavours’ song
Domaine La Colombe cultivates several grape varieties in addition to Chasselas. The harmony of the place and the variety allows each plant to express the full extent of its character.
In the cellar, the limit of the intervention is the research for the authentic expression. Personality grape varieties, fullness of aromas here offer a perfect balance delivering a full and immediate pleasure.
VINTAGE
Harvest on September 12th 2023
Spring 2023 is characterized by frequent precipitation. Unfortunately, where ther is rain, there is mildew pressure, a fungus which has caused some damage to young leaves and future grape clusters.
Luckily, in the beginning of June, the weather changed, and flowering took place in the best of conditions. The vines grew quickly, we wove the branches on the majority of our domaine. A colossal job that prevented the branches from falling without having to shear the apices. We thus limited the stress of the plant, promoted the rooting and maturation of its babies, the grapes.
The season continued with several virulent windstorms, fortunately without damaging the vines.
It’s time for the heat… In August, there was a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 36°C. However, on August 16th a nice and welcoming rain caused temperatures to drop and slowed down the ripening of the grapes. We could, therefore, start the harvest on September 12th with our loyal team of pickers.
Each vintage has its own twists and turns, its unique characteristics, which each time force us to react, understand, and… remain creative.
We were finally able to press healthy grapes, which gave us juices packed with flavour and joyful drinkability.
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