Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies
At a Glance
- Size: 0.33 ha (0.82 ac)
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: Half planted in 1948, half in 1978
- Terroir: Southern part of appellation, on plateau at mid-slope with mostly clay and some limestone soil.
- Viticulture: Sustainable, organic methods
- Vinification: Sorted twice, 100% de-stemmed. 15-day ambient yeast fermentation with regular pump-overs. Aged 15-18 months in barrel (20-30% new). Blended and aged another 2-6 months in tank.