Winemaker Pierre Clément
Winery Name Domaine de Chatenoy
Appellation Menetou-Salon
Country France
Grape Varietal Pinot Noir
HISTORY
In 1560, Sébastien Clément is recognized as a respected winemaker of Menetou-Salon and in 1709 the family settles at Domaine de Châtenoy. Since 1985, Isabelle and Pierre Clément, the 15th generation, steeped in this ancestral passion for wine, have guided Domaine de Châtenoy to its current standing.
TERROIR
The soil is Kimmeridgian era clay and limestone with south to south west exposure to the sun. The region benefits from a moderate continental climate.
VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION
The Domaine now holds 60 hectares of 30 to 50 year-old vines with a vine density of 8,000 vines per hectare that yield 45 Hl / hectare. The vines are harvested by hand and the entire harvest is vinified for 15 to 20 days by pumping over (remontage) and pushing down of the skins (pigeage). Spontaneous fermentation with local natural yeasts occurs in temperature-regulated stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation and maturation in oak casks for one year, before bottling in autumn.
AGEING
One year in oak cask, one third new oak each year.
VINTAGE
The 2006 vintage is in line with the 2005 one, showing great finesse and subtle tannins which beautifully showcase the typicity of Pinot Noir. The weather conditions at harvest time were perfect and grapes were very healthy. This wine will age perfectly over the next few years.
STYLE
Eye: Dark ruby color.
Nose: Raspberry and vanilla.
Palate: Specific earthiness. Marries red fruit with subtle oak flavors to end on a clean finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Excellent with game, meaty fish like salmon and tuna and dishes with aromatic sauces. Perfect with roasted chicken!
WHEN TO DRINK
Now and up to 5 years, all year long.
TECHNICALS
Alcohol: 13%, Total acidity: 4 g/l, PH: 3.50, Residual sugar: 0.8 g/l
French Blonde 2008
Rouge Noir 2006
