1. TECH SHEETS BWE 2014
BEAUNE 1er CRU ‘CLOS DES MOUCHES’ 2009
DOMAINE MICHEL ARCELAIN
Michel and MadoArcelain have been working their domain in Pommard together since they were
married in 1963. The domain is made up of parcels of vines inherited from both sides of the family
and over a number of generations, as well as vineyards purchased by them over the years. These
vineyards are all Pinot Noir of the highest quality, known as Pinot Fin. The selection of quality vines
was primordial for the domain, and they have been cultivated like a garden since 1949.
Even though the best-known Beaune 'Clos des Mouches' (from DomaineDrouhin) is a Chardonnay
and sits on a pedestal on the world stage, most Clos des Mouches is red. The best known, and
arguably the best parcel of vines on the slopes southBeaune, it can be either white or red. So put
Michel Arcelain's perfect Pinot Fin vines in a vineyard of this caliber, and you get something
special.For this tasting it is interesting to note that the Pommard ‘Les Pezerolles’ is spitting distance
from Beaune ‘Clos des Mouches’
THE WINE
Grape: Pinot Noir (Pinot Fin)
Plot:exposed south and east
Soil: marl and limestone with a little sand
Pruning: Guyot simple
Vine age: 50 years
No weed killers, no fertilizers. Plowing to control undergrowth
Hand harvest
THE VINIFICATION
Vinification: Traditional
Totally destemmed
Cold maceration 48 hours, light sulfur
Vatting 6 days in open wooded vats
Punch down and pump over during alcoholic fermentation
Fermentation to Density 995, then transfer to oak barrels of varying age
Total maceration approximately 25 days gently
THE AGING
Oak barrels, varying ages
1 racking before bottling
Bottled after 24 months
Bottling with light filtration

2. VOLNAY 1er CRU ‘CLOS DES CHENES ‘2005’
DOMAINE POTINET-AMPEAU
The DomainePotinet-Ampeau is situated in the village of Monthelie in the southern part of the Cote
de Beaune, between Meursault and Volnay. The domain is one of very few remaining who have a
policy of holding vintages in their own cellars to allow them to age correctly before release. For this
reason they can offer not only older vintages, but older vintages that have been perfectly stored.
Volnay 1er Cru 'Clos des Chenes'. One of the best-known Burgundy vineyards of this generation.
Here we have the 2005, a vintage known for great finesse. Interesting to see a Clos des Chenes from
a great vintage as it starts to come of age, developing secondary aromas of spice and undergrowth.
THE WINE
Grape: Pinot Noir
Plot: 1.6 acres in the prime sector, well-drained, exposed south and east
Soil: brown soil on classic Jurassic limestone
Pruning: Guyot simple
Vine age: 30 years average
No weed killers, plowing to control undergrowth
THE VINIFICATION
Vinification: Traditional
Short cold maceration
No added yeasts or enzymes
Punch down and pump over during alcoholic fermentation
Maceration after fermentations
Total maceration 25 days gently
THE AGING
20% new oak barrels, gentle toast
1 racking before bottling
Bottled after 18 months
Bottling with light filtration

3. POMMARD 1er CRU ‘LES PEZEROLLES’ 2005
DOMAINE POTINET-AMPEAU
The DomainePotinet-Ampeau is situated in the village of Monthelie in the southern part of the Cote
de Beaune, between Meursault and Volnay. The domain is one of very few remaining who have a
policy of holding vintages in their own cellars to allow them to age correctly before release. For this
reason they can offer not only older vintages, but older vintages that have been perfectly stored.
Pommard has a reputation, forged in the 19th century, of being a massive beast of a wine. Time,
terroir and oenology have combined to show us a much more subtle Pommard, a wine that is richer
and at the same time more elegant than its caricature. This premier cru ‘Pezerolle’ is a perfect
example. Sitting above ‘Les Epenots, below the excellent village parcel ‘Noizons’ and just to the
south of appellation Beaune, this is elegant Pommard.
THE WINE
Grape: Pinot Noir
Plot: 1.2 acres, white marl and limestone, exposed south and east
Soil: white marl on classic Jurassic limestone
Pruning: Guyot simple
Vine age: 10 years average
No weed killers, plowing to control undergrowth
THE VINIFICATION
Vinification: Traditional
Short cold maceration
No added yeasts or enzymes
Punch down and pump over during alcoholic fermentation
Maceration after fermentations
Total maceration approximately 25 days gently
THE AGING
20% new oak barrels, gentle toast
1 racking before bottling
Bottled after 18 months
Bottling with light filtration

4. NUITS ST GEORGES 1er CRU ‘DAMODES’ 2007
MARCHAND-TAWSE
The collaboration of Pascal Marchand with another Canadian, Moray Tawse of the Tawse Winery in
Niagara, one of Canada's most recognized wineries, gave birth to the new MaisonMarchand-Tawse
in 2011.
Les Damodes is a premier cru parcel just to the south of the range of the VosneRomanee 1er Cru, so
there are similarities in style between the appellations. 'Supple' is not often a Nuits tasting note, but
combine that with the expected elegance and stoniness, and it goes a way to explaining the
prominence of Damodes in the hierarchy of this side of town.
THE WINE
Grape: Pinot Noir
Plot: Hillside, east facing
Soil: Clay and limestone
Pruning: Guyot simple
Date of Plantation: 1963
Yield: 24hl/ha
THE VINIFICATION
Vinification with whole clusters, lightly crushed
Alcoholic fermentation starts spontaneously, but quickly
One punch down per week
Total maceration 18 days
THE AGING
65% new oak barrels (Allier and Cher)
1 racking during aging period
Bottled after 22 months without filtration or fining
All aging operations are carried out according to the lunar calendar

5. GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 1er CRU 2009
DOMAINE MAUME
The DomaineMaume is a quasi-mythical producer of Gevrey-Chambertin, with excellent holdings in
village, 1er cru and grand cru appellations. Gevrey is a complex subject, but a tasting through
DomaineMaume's production will give you as good an overview of its unique terroir as any domain
can.
The DomaineMaumeGevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru bottling is always exciting. It is a blend of two
parcels, 'Cherbaudes' and 'La Perrière', that are right in heart of the Grand Cru zone below MazisChambertin and Clos de Bèze, and next to Chapelle-Chambertin. The production is minuscule
however.
THE WINE
Grape: Pinot Noir
Plot: Blend of two plots
Soil: Light and brown calcareous, with a little of gravel
Pruning: Guyot simple
Vine age: 60 years
THE VINIFICATION
Vinification: 100% destemmed
Short cold maceration
Punch down and pump over during alcoholic fermentation
Maceration after fermentations
Total maceration 20 days
THE AGING
30% new oak barrels, gentle toast
1 racking during aging period
Bottled after 18 months
Bottling without filtration or fining
All aging operations are carried out according to the lunar calendar

6. CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1er CRU ‘FEUSSELOTTES’ 2010
MARCHAND-TAWSE
The collaboration of Pascal Marchand with another Canadian, Moray Tawse of the Tawse Winery in
Niagara, one of Canada's most recognized wineries, gave birth to the new MaisonMarchand-Tawse
in 2011.
Chambolle-Musigny ‘Feusselottes’ is a focal pointChambolle premier crus. We talk of silk and lace. So
it is interesting to see Pascal Marchand take on the delicate side of Burgundy, given his Pommard
and Nuits experience, and his grip on earthiness.
THE WINE
Grape: Pinot Noir
Plot: Located in the heart of the alluvial fan, the plot is just below the village of Chambolle-Musigny,
close to Vougeot and on the top of 1er Cru Charmes
Soil: Brown calcareous, deep with a lot of gravel
Pruning: Guyot simple
THE VINIFICATION
Vinification: 20% whole clusters, lightly crushed; 80% destemmed
Short cold maceration
2 punch downs per day during alcoholic fermentation
Then short pump overs when fermentation stops until pressing
Total maceration 23 days
THE AGING
30% new oak barrels, gentle toast
1 racking during aging period
Bottled after 22 months directly from barrels with filtration or fining
All aging operations are carried out according to the lunar calendar