Ageius
embodies the mineral character offered by Ay’s terroir. The finesse of the subsoil’s chalk enhances the finesse of Pinot Noir.
• Parcel: La Fosse.
Altitude: 166 to 170 m.
Exposure: south/south-east.
Surface Area: 685 m2.
• Geology and Terroir.
Geological Origin: Cubray Valley.
A chalky hilltop with a layer of reddish brown clay.
Chalky clay soils.
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir.
• Organic Vine-growing.
Organic certification since the 2023 harvest.
Total soil tilling since 2015. Implementation of bio-dynamic growing in 2016.
Weedkiller and synthetic substance free. Use of fermented extracts and plant infusions.
• Pressing, winemaking, maturing.
The extracted juice is not separated, in view of better respecting the grape berry in its entirety.
Exclusively elaborated in 400-litre barrels. Alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeast. No malo-lactic fermentation, no stirring.
• Bottling: natural cork.
• Dosage: 3 g/l.
The plot was acquired in 2015.
It is situated in Ay, a renowned village, boasting Grand Cru classification.
• Tasting Notes.
Colour: luminous / golden.
Aromas: tasty / well ripened / jammy.
Fruit salad: blue berry / wild strawberry /apricot.
Palate: generous / vinous / crunchy.
• Bubbles: subtle / refined / well coated.
• Serve chilled, 9-10 °C.
• Pairing.
When you feel like something lively and vibrant, designed for thrill seekers.
A surefire wine, perfect with gourmet cuisine
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