Joannes Violot Guillemard Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge, 2019, 750ML

Joannes Violot Guillemard (6th generation) took over in 2019 from his father Thierry. Organic growth since 1999.

Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge - South east exposed single parcel of 65 years old vines, that give wines that are round, silky and very persistent on the palate.

100% Pinot Noir, 50% whole cluster.

The must is cold macerated for 5-6 days and fermented in wooden vats for around 10 days. After that a post fermentation maceration to lower the temperature of the wine. The pomace is pressed in a pneumatic press and placed in oak barrels for 14-18 months for maturation. 50% new barrels and 50% 1 time used barrels.