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Grosjean Pinot Noir Vallee d'Aoste 2025Although native to the Cte dOr, Pinot Noir has been cultivated in the Val dAoste since both regions were under the Burgundian Dukes in the Middle Ages. While 70% of Grosjeans vines are French clones, 30% are the rare Wadenzwil cultivar. Grosjeans example blends varietal typicity with raciness and freshness. The vineyards are at a high altitude (600 750m) and steep incline, allowing for the distinct alpine characteristics to show through. Vinification

5%) and greater dynamism than we’ve seen here in some years

burnished texture and a lovely overlay of high-toned spices

Crinquand’s version of Trousseau from Pupillin is vinified in barrel in similar manner to his Ploussard

Two characters that complement each other well

we have a wine frequently marked by red fruits

who have practiced organic viticulture since 1954 and became certified in recent years

and it is refreshing to encounter a grower who bucks that trend

The Bitouzets own 1

Croatina (30%) and Vespolina (20%)

contributing a salty-savory edge to the fruit

Like all of the estate’s wines

flanked on all four sides by grand cru territory: Latricières-Chambertin to the north