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Background - The Cunys chose to settle in Yves' home region back in 2000 after learning their trade in the vineyards of Pécharmant and Montbazillac in south-western France. Today they work small parcels of vineyards dotted around the village of Vézelay in the Yonne department ofBurgundy. The Pinot Noir and Gamay vines were planted in 1974 and the Chardonnay and Melon varietals in 1988, only 3 years after the white wines of the « Vézelien » had been granted the right to the generic Burgundy appellation. Their home and wine-making facilities are in a former wine-growers house dating back to 1809 and which is located in buccolic rural setting a few miles from the town of Vézelay itself.
The vineyards - Right from the beginning of their viticultural adventure, Yves & Maria decided to manage their vineyards and adopt wine-making practices that respect organic farming practices; that's to say no sythentic chemical products nor pesticides. They have also chosen to restrict the use of sulphites and only use the bare minimum required to protect their wines from oxydation. 2017 has also saw an addition to their organic « armoury » in the use of horses for earthing the base of the vines early winter and de-earthing in the Spring. Their dedication and hard work were rewarded in 2016 when they received official organic certification and their wines now display the well-earned « AB label ».
« Each vine is anindividual impregnated with art and light and whose fruit shouldexpress its place of origin. So many emotions and symbols that can be
found in the Cuny's Vézelay wines »
Périco Légasse –Gastronomc critic
The wines -
WHITE WINES
Wine
AOC Bourgogne Vézelay 2014 (12%)
Growing technique
According to organic principles stipulated by Ecocert
Tasting
Appearance - Bright robe, yellow tinged with green.
Smell - Fruit and freshness quite dominant with well-developped floral aromas.
Taste – complex with blend of minerality & freshness combined with great depth of fruit
Vinification
Manual harvesting. Direct pressing. Fermented and aged in stainless steel only. Unfiltered. Minimum sulphiting
Vineyard
Clay & limestone. South & south-east facing slopes.
Grape
100% Chardonnay. 35 year old vines.
Ageing potential
5 to 6 years
Food pairing
Seafood. Goats cheese or Epoisses. White meats
Wine
AOC Côteaux Bourguignons Melon (12%)
Growing technique
According to organic principles stipulated by Ecocert since 2012
Tasting
Appearance – Pale yellow
Smell – very aromatic
Taste – refreshing with overtones of exotic fruit. Light-bodied
Vinification
Manual harvesting. Direct pressing. Fermented and aged in stainless steel only. Unfiltered. Minimum sulphiting
Vineyard
Clay & limestone. South & south-east facing slopes.
Grape
100% Melon. 30 year old vines.
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Food pairing
Aperatif. Easy drinking
RED WINES
Wine
AOC Bourgogne Pinot Noir « Les Jacquets » 2013 (12%)
Culture
According to organic principles stipulated by Ecocert since 2012
Tasting
Appearance – Bright, deep ruby red robe
Smell – Elegant and fresh with aromas red fruit
Taste – Fruity and quite full-bodied supported by elegant tanins. Remarquably harmonious. Slightly spicy and peppery
Vinification
Manual harvesting and sorting. Destemmed and crushed by feet. Cool gradual maceration. Juice pumped over floating cap of skins and cap punched back into juice. Unfiltered. Minimum sulphiting
Should be allowed to breath and drunk and room temerature
Vineyard
Clay & limestone. South & south-east facing slopes.
Grape
100% Pinot Noir. 40 year old vines.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairing
Grilled meats
Wine
AOC Côteaux Bourguignons 2015 (12%)
Growing technique
According to organic principles stipulated by Ecocert since 2012
Tasting
Appearance – Bright, deep ruby red robe
Smell – Very expressive with strong red fruit aromas.
Taste – Good fruit and smooth on the palette. Medium-bodied and easy drinking. Can be drunk slightly cooled or at room temperature.
Vinification
Manual harvesting and sorting. Destemmed and crushed by feet. Cool gradual maceration. Juice pumped over floating cap of skins and cap punched back into juice. Unfiltered. Minimum sulphiting
Vineyard
Clay & limestone. South & south-east facing slopes.
Grape
100% Gamay. 42 year old vines.
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Food pairing
Cold meats, lightly grilled meats. Ideal for making pears in red wine !
