FEATURES
🏰 Domaine Saint-Nicolas is renowned for its biodynamic practices, with vineyards situated on schist and silex soils, close to the Atlantic. Thierry Michon, the proprietor, is a leading advocate for biodynamics in this small viticultural area. 'La Grande Pièce' is crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, with vines thriving on a south-east facing slope composed of schist-derived clay mixed with quartz pebbles. The wine is aged for 18 months in new French oak demi-muids and bottled unfined.
This wine is celebrated for its mouthfeel, vitality, finesse, elegance, and a distinct mineral tension, reflecting the Atlantic breeze. It is silky and elegant, never overly concentrated or rich. Expect an elegant wine with good structure, featuring notes of red cherry, strawberry, violet, flora, and hints of grass.
🍴 An excellent pairing for grilled meats or meats in sauce, as well as mild soft cheeses and goat cheeses.
🥂 An elegant and biodynamic Pinot Noir, perfect for those who appreciate wines with vitality and mineral tension. Suitable for a range of occasions, from casual dinners to more refined gatherings, especially with grilled meats or cheese.
【 來自Fiefs Vendéens的生物動力法Pinot Noir，展現獨特的海洋氣候和片岩土壤，以其活力、精緻和礦物張力而聞名。 】
BACKGROUND
Domaine Saint-Nicolas is a pioneering biodynamic estate located in the Fiefs Vendéens appellation, near the Atlantic coast in the Loire Valley, France. Founded by Thierry Michon, the domaine is celebrated for its commitment to natural farming and expressing the unique maritime terroir. 'La Grande Pièce' is a flagship red wine, typically a blend of Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, grown on schist and quartz soils. The wine is aged in oak barrels, resulting in a complex, structured, and elegant profile with notes of dark fruits, spices, and a distinct saline minerality reflecting its coastal origins.
