Tasting Notes
Full-bodied, powerful, and silky, with a refined tannic structure and a long, lingering finish of mineral and spicy notes. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels old barrels, developing the wine's complexity and texture and developing the tannins beautifully. Bottled without excessive filtration to preserve the integrity of the terroir. Complex and refined, it reveals a rich and refined aromatic palate. Deep red with bright ruby highlights in the glass. The nose reveals aromas of black fruits, kirsch cherry, undergrowth, and sweet spices. Already delicious but will age very well for 5-10 years minimum.
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The fact that Mauperthuis farms organically was one of the main reasons we took an interest in the domaine in the first place. In a rarefied place like Burgundy, it really helps to separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Soils that are chemically sprayed to get rid of weeds and pests tend to kill the microbial life in the soils. Then you have to pump chemical fertiliser in to counter the damage and end up with artificially high yields. The only people winning are the chemical manufacturers. With organic farming there are no short cuts. You have to look after your vines very carefully and work hard to keep them healthy in order to get a decent crop. Organic farming keeps yields low - which means better concentration and of course better wines. Healthier soils also allow the terroir to shine. Ask any Burgundy winemaker worth their salt and they'll confirm this. So yes, organic is the only way.