| Exposure | Facing east |
|---|---|
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Harvest date | 8/30/2022 |
| Oak maturation in month | 16 |
| % ABV | 13,5 % |
| % of new oak | 30 % |
| Bottling date | 3/11/2024 |
| Number of bottles produced | 2628 |
Maison Evenstad
Beaune Premier Cru Rouge 2022
« Les Epenotes »
Tasting notes
This wine displays a strong aromatic intensity with notes of black fruits and spices. Tannins, present and structuring, are enveloped by a great density and depth on the palate. Its freshness, which lingers throughout the finish, renders the wine highly digestible.
The Vineyard
Rich in ferruginous clay and mid-sized rocks, the Épenotes vineyard is located at the southern tip of the Beaune appellation, and embodies both the finesse of Beaune’s Premiers Crus and the instensity of the Villages further south. The slope is gentle and faces east.
The Vintage
2022 is synonymous with a vintage of great quality and the return of satisfying volumes. After a mild and dry winter, the growing season arrived early. Spared by the April frost, the warm spring accelerated plant growth, favoring early flowering and optimal fruit set. After particularly dry spells during winter and spring, late June rains were timely. A hot, dry and at times scorching summer allowed for a good ripening, although in places the vines did react to hydric stress. Mid-August rainfall will be decisive by constant sunshine until the harvests, which started on 25th August in the Côte de Beaune and 2nd September in the Côte de Nuits.