2023 Domaine Roulot Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Rouge Burgundy, France R.H. Coutier North Coast California

North Coast California

an older variety of Syrah found only around Côte-Rôtie that has lower yields but incredible quality

Making of: the Chardonnay grapes are pressed and then settled for 12 hours and then blended with the Marc that has been aged 3 years in barrels (2/3 juice

'19 and '20 vintage

2023 Domaine Roulot Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Rouge Burgundy, France R.H. Coutier North Coast CaliforniaGrapes are de stemmed Vinification in open top, wooden cuves Must is kept at a low temperature for 3 4 days before fermentation starts Fermentation lasts about 12 days, with pump overs and occasional punch downs Aged for 12 15 months in barrel, 15 18% of which is new