pinot noir “le benedict”
A homage bottling to the humble Bourgogne level bottlings of Burgundy that from great producers often deliver wines of more prestigious quality than those from more famed sites by lesser producers. Named “Le Benedict” after Wells’ late great friend Ned Benedict who shared Wells’ fondness for Bourgogne Rouge bottlings from great producers.
vintage
2018
terroir
a varied mix of weathered shale, clay, sandstone soils | organic farming practices
fermentation
neutral French oak barrels | native yeasts | daily pump-overs | 1-2 punch downs at the end of fermentation
aging
20 months neutral French oak barrels
varietal(s)
100% Pinot Noir
closure
cork
production
N/A
Technical
30-40ppm total SO2