François began working with his father Louis Carillon in 1988. Fascinated, from the outset, by the vines and their environment, the vineyard became François’ main focus and remains paramount today, providing optimal ingredients in the cellar. A viticulturalist of the highest quality, he believes passionately that the quality of wine is determined in the vineyard – music to our ears.
Pure red cherry aromas lead into a palate of pleasing density. Succulent raspberry fruit and plump sucrosity make for a very attractive wine, which finishes crunchy and precise.
The Bourgogne Pinot Noir comes from old vines over 60 years old located in Puligny-Montrachet and the hamlet of Corpeau, on clay-limestone soils. After total destemming and cold maceration, the musts are lightly punched out before settling and then piping in (10% new barrels). Fermentations and aging last an average of 12 months.
