The Greeks called holly agria (“wild plant”), a term later transformed by the Romans into agrifolium or aquifolium. This parcel is said to have taken its name from the thorny vegetation that covered it prior to being planted.
Adjacent to the famous Clos des Mouches, mid-slope, our Aigrots parcel faces east.
This climat, with its stony soil rich in silt and clay, is one of our two parcels where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grow side by side.
The red wines (0.75 ha) are vibrant and fruit-driven, full-bodied and generous, and are best enjoyed with grilled red meats or meats in sauce.
Location & terroir
Surface area : 0.75 ha
Grape variety : 100% Pinot Noir
Altitude : mid-slope, 240 metres above sea level
Exposure : East
Soil : clay-limestone, stony and rich in silt
Average vine age : 40 years
Viticulture
Gentle pruning using the Guyot-Poussard method, promoting optimal sap flow
Soil management through hilling and de-hilling, with organic protection
Yield: approximately 40 hl/ha
Hand-harvested in small 15kg perforated crates
Rigorous sorting in the vineyard, followed by additional sorting at the winery on a sorting table
Vinification & Ageing
Traditional vinification in open-top vats
Grapes partially destemmed, no added yeasts
Daily pump-overs
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels without racking
Tasting notes
Colour: garnet ruby with bright highlights
Nose: fresh red fruit aromas – cherry, raspberry, redcurrant
Palate: clean and silky, with fine, velvety tannins, approachable even in its youth
Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled or sauced red meats
Game dishes
