# Beaune 1er Cru Les Epenottes (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Parent
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €100
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, vanilla, cloves, earth, leather, forest floor

## About this wine

Domaine Parent Beaune 1er Cru Les Epenottes 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The 'Les Epenottes' vineyard is situated on the edge of Beaune, bordering Pommard, a location that influences the wine's profile. Domaine Parent is a family estate with a long history, now managed by the 12th and 13th generations, who focus on sustainable and biodynamic viticulture. The 2022 vintage is characterized by ripe fruit, reflecting the quality of the year.

## Interesting facts

- Vine age ranges from 7 to 71 years old.
- Located next to the Pommard 1er Cru 'Les Petits Epenots'.
- Certified organic and biodynamic farming practices are employed.
- Hand-harvested with rigorous sorting on two tables.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and fine tannins complement the protein in meats, while its fruit notes can echo or contrast with accompanying sauces and herbs. Its acidity helps to cut through richer dishes, cleansing the palate.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Parent Beaune 1er Cru Les Epenottes 2022 begins with hand-harvesting and rigorous grape sorting. A cold maceration of 3-5 days is followed by fermentation in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts, lasting 16-18 days on skins with temperature control. Gentle extraction is favored to maintain elegance. The wine then undergoes aging for 14-16 months in French oak barrels, with 30% new oak. The estate employs certified organic and biodynamic farming practices.