Domaine l'Aigle à Deux Têtes Charmes-Vernambaud 2022

Dark ruby in the glass, this Pinot Noir presents richly scented aromas of wild cherry, plum, and forest floor. Undertones of pepper and a touch of clove intertwine with smoky mineral threads. On the palate the wine is concentrated yet poised, with fine, silky tannins, fresh acidity, and a depth of dark berry fruit that leads into a lingering finish edged by earthy minerals and subtle oak.

Country: France  Region: Jura Grape: Pinot Noir
ABV:13%   Bottle Size: 75cl  

Additional Information: Henri Le Roy is a first-generation winemaker who began his original career as a Biologist in Paris. Falling in love with Burgundy but without a Burgundian wallet, he settled in the Jura and begin his second career in wine starting l’Aigle à Deux Têtes (the two- headed Eagle). He farms around 5 hectares of vines in the Vincelles area of the Jura. This is the next village up from Rotalier (home to the world renown Ganevat and Labet).

His first vintage was in 2005, and he has continued to evolve and grow as a winemaker for the past decade-plus. 

This is Henri's top cuvée ‘Vernambaud’, a magical plot just outside the village of Grusse. Here there are two isolated parcels of vines surrounded by forest, one is a very well-known vineyard belonging to Domaine des Miroirs (Entre deux Bleus), and the other is Henri’s. The soils here are rich in blue marl and the site is known for its low yields. 

100% destemmed spontaneous fermentation, and matured for 18 months in oak,  228L used burgundy barrels. No additions other than SO2, small amounts after fermentations
and before bottling. Will continue to develop over 10 to 15 years. 

These wines have great tension and depth and can be found in some of the great restaurants of the world.