Auxey-Duresses Les Closeaux – Domaine Pierre Vincent

Vineyard

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

Surface: A parcel of 0.7268 ha

Planted: Between 1962 and 1970

Soil: Clay

Orientation: South-east

The soils are tilled then grassed over. Minimum treatments. Manual harvest and systematic sorting. Precise choice of harvest date based on maturity checks.

This large parcel is situated above the stream called Les Cloux. Its plural name suggests that it consists of a group of small plots that were once gardens or enclosed vineyards.

Vinification

50% whole bunch vinification

Cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by 15 days in vat

Matured in oak barrels (around 20% new) for 18 months before racking into stainless steel vats before bottling​.