2009 Forey Pere & Fils, Nuits-Saint-Georges, 1er Cru Les Perrieres Producer_January SpiritsDomaine Forey Pre & Fils is a multi generational estate based in Vosne Romane that has been producing wine since 1840. The 1er Cru Les Perrieres vineyard in Nuits Saint Georges is planted with vines dating back to the late 1930s, featuring thin, limestone heavy soils that define the character of the fruit. Made from Pinot Noir, this wine displays notes of wild cherry, licorice, and violet, with a structured, mineral driven texture on the palate. The
is a pure expression of Cabernet Franc
This is very much in a fruit-forward
Sourced from a single plot of old vines
yet super dry
it is a complete
pushed these vines to concentrate their energies
eschewing broad aromatic gestures for a saline intensity that lingers long after the glass is empty
Canta la Perdiz comes from a single vineyard
The winemaking employs predominantly destemmed fruit and maturation in 100% new oak
providing the architectural depth required for long-term development
Domaine Leroy’s meticulous stewardship of the Les Santenots du Milieu vineyard—defined by rigorous biodynamic farming and infinitesimal yields—is the singular driver behind the density and structural integrity of this 2005 release
meticulously farms his vines organically and is pursuing biodynamic certification