Product Description
Region : The AOC Reuilly is located on the banks of a tributary of the Cher, called Arnon. It is an area of 190 hectares and its production is 9000 hl/year.
The climate of this vineyard area is semi-continental, with a lot of microclimates, which promotes good ripening of the grapes. The AOC Reuilly is set in a landscape of gentle slopes with calcareous clay soil topped with sand and gravel terraces.
Originally this AOC was created to produce quality wines from pinot gris. Rosés and reds are made from Pinot Noir, with sometimes a little bit of pinot gris.
Reuilly wines have been produced since the 7th century.
AOP : Reuilly
Grape Variety : Pinot Gris
Domain : Claude Lafond
Type of Soil : Gravelly and sandy soil. Very sensitive to dryness. Has good potential for early harvest.
Density of Planting : 6500 vines/ha
Age of Vines : n/a
Yield : n/a
Features : 12,5 % alcohol. Contains sulfites
Cultural method : Guyot pruning with 6 buds on the wand. Grey Pinot is a very early and not very productive grape. The Lafond family focuses on working the soil and maintaining a mulch at the feet of the vines.
Winemaking : Harvesting occurs at the end of September due to the precocity of the variety.
The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed. Low pressure pressing is also done. The first and the second juices pressed are assembled. Settling of the juice (50-100 NTU).
The fermentation temperature in the barrels is kept at 16 °C for maximum fruitiness.
Raised in oak barrels for about 1 year.
The Colour : Brilliant, pale onion skin color.
The Smell : Very pronounced nose of white fruits (white peaches).
The Taste : Nice roundness in the mouth.
Serving Suggestions : Delicious with puff pastries, cold cuttlets and white meats. The grey Pinot can be surprising with foie gras. After several years of aging you can serve it with pies or just as a dessert wine.
Serve at 10-12 °C.
Aging Capacity : 5 to 8 years.
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