2021 Domaine Parent Pommard 1er Cru 'Les Chaponnières' deposit_5

2021 Domaine Parent Pommard 1er Cru 'Les Chaponnières' deposit_5Soils Clay limestone Harvest Hand picked with selective sorting on sorting tables, including one vibrating table Vinification Either destemmed or with a proportion of whole clusters depending on the vintage. Cold maceration for 3 to 5 days, temperature controlled fermentation, gentle punch downs and 2 to 3 pump overs per day. Total vatting time: 18 to 20 days depending on the vintage. Ageing 14 to 16 months in French oak barrels, 35 to 40% new.

Whole bunch pressed with a portion fermented on skins using native yeasts

Akishika has avoided herbicides

long considered the benchmark zone for quality

a method that concentrates flavour and naturally moderates yields

it is valued for its combination of flavour intensity and value

with juicy red fruit and fine tannins carrying through to a fresh

and a touch of honey unfold over a dense

white flowers

The palate is clean and mouthwatering

seafood and goat cheese

and 10% Mazuela

Akishika dry sake is rich and profound