Côte de Nuits-Villages

2021

100% Pinot Noir

Region: Burgundy

ESTATE HISTORY

The Gille family was present at Comblanchien as early as 1570. They are now the oldest family in the village. The estate as it exists today was built by Vivant Gille (1877-1938) and the vineyards expanded by Pierre Gille (born in 1947) and his wife Anne.

TERROIR

Grown in Vosnes-Romanee vineyards of limestone and clay.

VITICULTURE

Sustainable farming. Ploughing, Guyot pruning, free of pesticides and herbicides.

WINEMAKING

Havested manually. Vinification starts with 5 days of cold maceration followed by natural fermentation without external yeast or temperature control. Maturation last 15 months in fine texture, medium toasted, oak barrels (1/3 new barrels).

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

Roundness on the pallet pairs nicely with supple meats in sauce, strong cheeses and pâtés.