# Jean Philippe Marchand 2022 (2022)

- **Producer:** Jean-Philippe Marchand
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 13–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, sweet herbs, red plum, black cherry, black plum, cherry, smoke, vanilla, mushroom, forest floor

## About this wine

The Jean-Philippe Marchand 2022 is a red wine from Burgundy, France, primarily made from Pinot Noir. The Marchand estate has a historical legacy dating back to 1813, with Jean-Philippe Marchand upholding a philosophy of respecting the authenticity of each terroir. The estate owns vineyards classified as Premier Cru and Grand Cru. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy experienced challenging weather conditions, including frost in April, requiring careful vineyard management.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards average 40-50 years old, with some Grand Cru vines over 60.
- Farming includes traditional plowing and organic fertilizer.
- Wines are aged in oak barrels for approximately 18 months.
- Estate owns vineyards classified as Premier Cru and Grand Cru.

## Food pairing

The medium body and balanced acidity of this Pinot Noir make it versatile. Its tannins complement the protein in meats, while its fruit and earthy notes can echo or contrast with various ingredients. Lighter proteins and dishes with earthy or fruity elements are particularly harmonious.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Jean-Philippe Marchand's wines involves fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Traditional techniques such as 'Le ouillage' (topping up) and 'Le soutirage' (racking) are employed. Wines are subsequently aged in oak barrels, with the proportion of new oak varying based on the wine's appellation. For instance, Grands Crus use 50% new barrels, while Village appellations utilize 2-3 year old barrels. Specific bottlings like the 2022 Aloxe-Corton are aged for 12 months with 1/4 new oak, and the 2022 Fixin for 10 months with 1/4 new oak. Grapes are hand-harvested, and vineyard practices include plowing and the use of organic fertilizer.