• Camille Giroud
  • Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Vine Age: 80 years old on average
    • Terroir: Facing east/southeast at 250-300m altitude, shallow brown limestone soil with small limestone rocks (Ladoix, with fossils)
    • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée
    • Vinification: Whole-cluster, 5 to 6 days' cold (10-12°C) maceration in open wooden tanks, 3 to 4 gentle punch-downs per day. 14 months' aging in barrel (10% new oak), a few months' blending in stainless steel tank pre-bottling.