Domaine Forey Pere & Fils, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Les Petits Monts, Burgundy
Domaine Forey Pere & Fils, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Les Petits Monts, Burgundy
An introduction to Domaine Forey Pere & Fils, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Les Petits Monts, Burgundy
Les Petits Monts is a Premier Cru vineyard situated in the Vosne-Romanée appellation in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. One of the most elevated vineyards in the area with iron-rich soil and steep suntrap slopes, Les Petits Monts covers 3.6 hectares, planted entirely with Pinot Noir. It is directly adjacent to the esteemed Grand Cru Richebourg vineyard. The Domaine Forey Père et Fils Vosne-Romanée Les Petits Monts displays layers of sour cherry and dense blackberry with floral hints and deep minerality. Juicy, complex and well-structured with fine tannins, this medium-bodied wine has good ageing potential.
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Understanding Domaine Forey Pere & Fils, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Les Petits Monts, Burgundy
Domaine Forey Père et Fils cultivates one-fifth of a hectare in this highly esteemed, steep east-facing vineyard with stony, clay-limestone soils rich in iron. The terrain is well-draining, a feature that prevents vine vigour, directing nutrients to fewer grapes, resulting in better concentration. The Pinot Noir vines were planted in 1970. With a focus on promoting biodiversity, the use of chemicals is reduced to a minimum. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted in the vineyard prior to vinification. Following cold-soaking and fermentation, this Premier Cru wine matures in 228-litre barriques for increased oak-to-wine contact. The percentage of new oak varies depending on the vintage. No fining or filtration takes place so the wine can capture and reveal the unique terroir and vintage expression at its core.