2023 Henri Germain et Fils Bressandes, Beaune Premier Cru, France La Biancara An old vine single vineyard

An old vine single vineyard of Pinot Noir from Ecueil

A co-planted field blend of Garnacha Negra

seashell-like minerality

The grapes undergo whole-cluster

or direct pressing whole cluster Riesling

2023 Henri Germain et Fils Bressandes, Beaune Premier Cru, France La Biancara An old vine single vineyardPinot Noir Vineyard Area: Les Bressandes is positioned on the northern end of the appellation on a steepvines were planted between 1960 1965. Germain's parcel comprises 1. 25 hectares. Soil: Brown clay with some gravel Elevation: 275 meters Exposure: East Southeast Vinification: Manual harvest, no added yeasts or enzymes, cold and very slow fermentations in stainless steel (late occurring malolactic fermentation. Maturation: 22 months (20 30% new