2022 Sylvain Cathiard Aux Thorey, Nuits-Saint-George Premier Cru, France Santa Duc sandalwood

sandalwood

The finished wine was bottled without fining or filtration

We usually pick first because we want high natural acidity and a low pH

Fermented and aged in 350L barrels (100% new) for 12 months + 3 months in stainless steel

Sangiovese fruit is harvested by hand

2022 Sylvain Cathiard Aux Thorey, Nuits-Saint-George Premier Cru, France Santa Duc sandalwoodVariety: Pinot Noir Vine Age: Planted in 1953 Terroir: Facing southeast, fine gravel soil with broken oolitic or Comblanchien limestone rocks. Viticulture: Organic (not certified) Vinification: 100% de stemmed, 10 day cold maceration, 10 20 day ambient yeast fermentation in tank with no added SO2. Aged 18 months in barrels (75% new). No fining, no filtration, SO2 added after malolactic fermentation (20 25 ppm free, 40 50 ppm total).