The Domaine de La Pierre Latine is made up of eight parcels distributed around the edge of the appellation of Yvorne and bounded by the foothills of the Vaud Alps. It is entirely west / southwest facing with steep slopes of up to 35-40%, which allows good natural land drainage.
410 to 600 meters
west/southwest
rich in alluvium, sediment, scree and gravel, on an alpine limestone bedrock
Pinot Noir, average age 35 years. Pruning: taille longue (Guyot)
minimal chemical intervention.
The grapes are picked by hand at peak maturity and carefully sorted in the vineyard. After destemming, and pressing the grapes undergo a short, cold, maceration (a few days). Fermentation temperatures are controlled at 28-29°C and fermentation lasts an average of 3 to 4 weeks. The wine is aged in French oak (50% new) for around 12 months before blending and then, after a light filtration, the wine is bottled.
Bottles (75cl), half bottles (37.5cl)
For larger sizes please contact the Domaine at the beginning of the year.
Dense, bright ruby
Open, primary ripe fruit aromas, incorporating a touch of spice, courtesy of the French oak.
Initially full of fresh, juicy, crunchy fruit, the tannins appear on the middle palate and persist through the long finish.
15-16 °C
Ideally serve in Burgundy glasses
10 years
Delicious alongside white meat in sauce. When slightly more mature, the wine will also be ideal with mushrooms and root vegetable dishes.