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"Mythologie" Pinotissima
Pinot Noir
2022

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  • The Vineyard

    • 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

    • Altitude

      410 to 600 meters

    • Position

      west/southwest

    • Soil

      rich in alluvium, sediment, scree and gravel, on an alpine limestone bedrock

    • Cépage

      Pinot Noir, average age 35 years. Pruning: taille longue (Guyot)

    • Cultivation

      minimal chemical intervention

  • The Winery

    • The grapes are picked by hand at peak maturity and carefully sorted in the vineyard. After a light crushing, fermentation in bunches begins naturally with temperatures controlled at 28-29°. Fermentation lasts, on average, 3 to 4 weeks, after which the wine is aged in French oak barrels (50% new) for approximately 12 months. The wine is bottled after a light filtration

    • Production

      1,500 bottles, on average are produced in the best years

    • Format

      Bottle (75cl)
      For larger sizes please contact the Domaine at the beginning of the year

  • Tasting

    • Colour

      Ruby, almost Garnet

    • Aromatics

      Floral with spicy notes and well-defined secondary aromatics

    • Palate

      Round and generous, the middle palate shows good structure and grip, bringing highlights and texture. Notes of fruit compote, faded flowers, and an earthiness all go to enhance the finish.

  • Serving

    • Optimum serving temperature

      15-16°C

    • Areation

      Pour 10 minutes before serving, ideally in Burgundy glasses

    • Ageing potential

      10 years+

    • Food and wine pairing

      Delicious with poultry and game, such as partridge, quail or pheasant, with a chestnut-based stuffing and root vegetables

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