Built in 1551 by the Rozereau family, it was acquired in 1999 by its present owners, Hélène and Arnaud Derats, who restored the chateau and also acquired the family winery, which includes 22 hectares of vineyards located in Côtes de Beaune and Côtes de Nuit regions. Château de Melin currently operates 25 hectares of vineyards and produces 22 appellations: 20 in the Côtes-de-Beaune and 2 in the Côtes-de-Nuits areas. The vineyards have been organically farmed since 2009. No pesticides, herbicides, or chemicals.
Alternatively, organic farming entails soil cultivation thru ploughing, grass cutting, and exclusive use of natural sulphur and copper as a treatment against diseases on the vines. The ultimate goal is to obtain good quality grapes, evoking the best the Burgundy soil has to offer. Ecocert certified Organic since 2012
Wine Details:
- Region : Bourgogne
- Varietal : Pinot Noir
- Alcohol : 13%
- Sight : Medium ruby with violet reflections.
- Nose : Voluminous aromas of raspberry, candied strawberry violet and undergrowth.
- Palate : Delicate, soft and silky tannins with pronounced flavours of ripe red berries with hints of vanilla and sweet spice.
- Finish : Long, persistent and evolving finish.
- Specifics : Certified Organic