Vosne-Romanée
1er cru
“Les Suchots”
The vine
Vines over 70 years old covering 0.22 hectares. This vineyard located in a valley, below Les Brûlées, between La Romanée to the south and Les Echezeaux to the north, is very close to Grand Cru status.
Vinification and ageing
All the grapes are harvested by hand and sorted in the winery. All the grapes are destemmed, then transferred into stainless steel tanks using small carts to protect the integrity of the grapes. Cold pre-fermentation takes place for about 6 days, before moving on to alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Pumping over is carried out on a daily basis, with regular temperature and density checks. Very little punching down is carried out at the estate. By picking the grapes when they are perfectly ripe, we are able to extract all the quality elements as gently and smoothly as possible. It is more a process of infusion than extraction. It is vital to adapt the winemaking to the context of the vintage. Vatting lasts an average of 17 days. After devatting and blending the free-run and press wines, it is left to settle in vats for 7 days. Using gravity, the new cuvées are transferred to oak barrels for 15 months. The proportion of new barrels used is 30%. The staves are sourced from the best French forests. Malolactic fermentation ends in the spring. The wines are then left on the lees. A small amount of sulphite is added. The first racking takes place before the Christmas of the second year. The cuvées are blended in vats for 3 months, to clarify the wine perfectly. Bottling takes place in March without fining or filtration.
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
0,22 ha
70 year old vine
Distinctive characteristics
The Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Les Suchots is one of the most renowned appellations in the commune. It is a fragrant wine, spicy, smooth and vigorous. It is structured without being aggressive, with a long finish. It is a powerful wine, which could easily be aged for 20 years. It is at its best after a decade’s rest.
The Parcel
Vosne-Romanée
1er Cru
“Les Suchots”
Vosne-Romanée
1er Cru
"Les Suchots"
One of the most famous Premier Crus in the village.
The terroir is geographically close to the Grand Crus of Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Les Echezeaux. Still one of the best wines in the cellar, it is fragrant and spicy, smooth without being flabby and structured without being aggressive. Not to mention a beautifully long finish. It is a physical wine, which could easily be aged for 20 years and is at its best after resting in a cold, dark cellar for a decade.
The Estate
A family estate dating back to the 17th century.
Our vineyards span 15 hectares and our estate is home to 20 wines, including 3 regional appellations, 5 village appellations, 9 Premier Crus and 3 Grand Crus.
The shop
We’ve spent a long time focussing our efforts on our vineyard and winemaking, but we are soon planning to open our shop. This means you can now visit our cellar by appointment. You'll be able to take an introductory tour to explore the estate, learn about the history and discover our wine with a themed tasting.
Le château du Clos de Vougeot
Located in the heart of the Route des Grands Crus, the Château du Clos Vougeot is open to visitors all year round for anyone with a keen interest in history, architecture or wine.
This exceptional historical monument is the headquarters of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.
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