La Petite Empreinte Tapis Rouge, Cote d'Auxerre 2023

La Petite Empreinte's Tapis Rouge 2023 is a Pinot Noir from the Côte d'Auxerre region in Burgundy, France. The grapes are sourced from a high, south-facing limestone plateau in Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, with vines planted in 1978 that are currently undergoing conversion to organic farming.

The winemaking process involves manual harvesting, followed by vinification with 10% direct press and 90% whole bunches undergoing a 12-day maceration with minimal punch-downs. After gentle pressing, the wine is aged for one year in barrels without racking and is bottled without fining or filtration, with zero added sulphur.

Tapis Rouge 2023 exhibits a complex bouquet featuring notes of kirsch cherry, cocoa, orange peel, and pepper. On the palate, it is balanced and elegant, showcasing a fresh and crisp expression of Pinot Noir.

The wine has an alcohol content of 12.5% and is best enjoyed between 2025 and 2030.