The Estate
Cécile Paquet grew up in a small village in southern Burgundy called Senozan. After more than 20 years working in plant nurseries, she decided to focus all her knowledge and expertise on the grapevine. Cécile works tirelessly in her micro domaine of 1.5 hectares to achieve the maximum expression of the terroir and craft wines of great quality. She works with the greatest of care, showing respect for the principles and rhythms of nature and the soil. The domaine is certified organic by Ecocert and practicing biodynamic.
Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Soil: Clay-limestone, muddy clay.
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Viticulture: Certified organic and practicing biodynamic.
Vinification: The grapes are exclusively hand-picked into 15kg baskets and subjected to rigorous selection right in the vineyard and in the cellar. After this comes 9 days of maceration. The wine is neither fined nor filtered.
Aging: 14 months only in barrels.
Tasting Notes: Lovely ruby hue. Rich nose with aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry). Round on the palate with notes of licorice. Very complex, well-balanced and elegant Pinot Noir, typical from Burgundy.
Food Pairings: Can be appreciated as an aperitif, but also goes well with grilled red meats, chicken, creamy risotto, and cheeses.
Serving Temperature: 12-14°C
Mâcon-Villages
Location: The vines are planted in the commune of Igé in the Mâconnais region, in the southern part of Burgundy.
Soil: Clay-limestone, muddy clay
Exposure: Southeast
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Plant Density: 8,000 vines/ha
First Planting: 1987
Viticulture: Certified organic and practicing biodynamic
Vinification: Fermentation in temperature-controlled vats (cold) for 4 to 6 weeks. Use of natural yeast to allow the grape and the terroir to express themselves.
Aging: 100% in vats for 6 to 7 months to preserve the freshness of the Chardonnay. 100% malolactic.
Tasting Notes: This Mâcon-Villages has a pretty pale gold hue. Very perfumed nose of spring flowers and orchard fruits (pear, vineyard peach). The palate is rich, powerful, and well-structured. An easy-drinking wine.
Food Pairings: Ideal as an aperitif, but also delicious served with sushi, dim-sum, risotto, poultry, or with goat cheese.
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
Saint-Véran
Location: Villages of Davayé and Prissé
Climate: Moderate
Soil: Clay-limestone, predominantly limestone
Exposure: South/southeast, north
Pruning Method: Guyot with short canopy
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Harvest: Manual harvest
Vinification: 100% malolactic fermentation.
Aging: 14 months in concrete tank.
Tasting Notes: This wine is suave and silky, offering aromas of citrus, pineapple and fresh almonds. The lively attack gives way to an ample wine with a long finish. Intense freshness with creamy texture.
Food Pairings: This Saint-Véran is a perfect accompaniment to scallops, seafood and fresh pasta, or can be enjoyed on its own, as an aperitif.
Serving Temperature: 12-13°C
Alcohol: 14%