Fruit
Earth
Acid
Body
Tannins
The name "Les Horées" derives from Greek mythology. Catharina Sad (owner/winemaker) says there are many different interpretations, but she describes "Les Horées" as marking the change in seasons. The goddesses of the seasons are called "Horae" (hours).
Country
France
Sub-Region
Cotes de Beaune
Region
Burgundy
Varieties
Pinot Noir
Farming
Biodynamic
Soil
Limestone and clay
Winemaking
80% whole cluster (but with a large proportion of the stems snipped off by hand), indigenous yeast fermentation for about 7 days in stainless steel tank. No sulfur added until after malo. Aged for 12 months in older oak barrels.