Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

A Grand Cru from 0.40 hectares in Clos de la Roche. The old vines give small, uneven (millerandé) berries, picked very ripe while holding their acidity. Destemmed and fermented with native yeast, with gentle extraction, then aged about 18 months in oak (around 30% new) without racking.

Specifications

Vinification	The harvest is entirely destemmed, to avoid excess tannins. In the cellar, Peirazeau has a minimal-intervention approach; he uses only indigenous yeasts and no added substances. The grapes are macerated in stainless steel tanks for 2-4 weeks with gentle manual pumping-over and punching-down for soft extraction.
Élevage	In oak barrels (around 30% new oak on average) for about 18 months, no racking. Light filtration before bottling.
Harvest	The vines are old, and the grapes are therefore millerandé. They are harvested very ripe while retaining their acidity, guaranteeing a high quality balance.