Producer >
A 9ha domaine Comte Armand produces the esteemed monopoly Clos des Epeneaux, along with a range of wines from plots located in Volnay and Auxey-Duresses. The Clos des Epeneaux is a magnificent parcel of five hectares acquired by Nicolas Marey at the end of the 18th century. The vineyards are certified organic and cultivated biodynamically.
Since Paul Zinetti took over the winemaking in 2014 the wines have evolved further. In the words of Jasper Morris MW they have taken on a more 'enhanced, refined and pure style.' All grapes are de-stemmed with a longer time resting on the skins than many. Paul said from the outset that he wanted to make to make a less tannic wine in the Clos, and one which is more about aromatic length.
Viticulture >
Wines are the very image of the quality of fruit they derive from.
With utmost respect toward the grape, our harvest is 100% de-stemmed, keeping most of the berries whole, not crushed.
Winemaking >
The winemaking process then goes through three distinct stages:
Pre-fermentation maceration period of 5-8 days at a temperature of 13-14°C
Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation between 5-10 days
Post-fermentation macerationof 3 to 15 days depending on the vintage
Most years, the total maceration period lasts about 4 weeks, which is relatively long for traditional winemaking in Burgundy. We believeit is farmore beneficialto give the extracted matter sufficient time to structure itselfintosomething more stable and harmonious during vinification.
Pinot Noir
13
FRANCE
6
Cork
Domaine Comte Armand
Organic
Biodynamic
Vegan
Vegetarian 
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