Covering an area of 1.27 hectares, this parcel is located mid-slope with a south-east exposure.
Its soil shows a well-balanced composition of limestone, silt, and clay.
The name is said to have been given by a former owner: a 13th-century canon, Johannis Bressand. This climat is also found in Aloxe-Corton where, according to legend, three elderly sisters from Bresse are said to have acquired the parcels.
The wines display great finesse, revealing on the palate a pure, dense texture with a pronounced velvety character.
Roasted meats, and even certain fish (such as roasted monkfish wrapped in bacon), as well as cheeses like Cîteaux, Saint-Nectaire, or Reblochon, make excellent pairings.
Location & terroir
Surface area : 1.27 ha
Grape variety : 100% Pinot Noir
Altitude : mid- to upper-slope, 250 metres above sea level
Exposure : South-East
Soil : limestone, silt and clay
Average vine age : 50 years
Viticulture
Gentle pruning using the Guyot-Poussard method, promoting optimal sap flow
Soil management through hilling and de-hilling 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, with no added yeasts
Daily pump-overs
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels without racking
Tasting Notes
Colour: deep, with garnet highlights
Nose: expressive and refined, featuring ripe red fruits (Burlat cherry, raspberry), complemented by floral notes
Palate: full-bodied and well-structured, with present yet silky tannins, and a long, persistent finish
Food & Wine Pairings
Red meats: roasted
Fish: roasted monkfish with smoked bacon
Cheese: Saint-Nectaire, Reblochon, Cîteaux
