Ay Vauzelle Terme 2009

Vauzelle Terme is the name of the small plot in Aÿ, planted exclusively with Pinot Noir in 1980. Jacquesson makes a blanc de noirs from it without dosage, in other words brut nature. The 2009 vintage brought grapes with a ripeness close to that of 2002. Only 2522 bottles were filled, disgorged in April 2019. One bottle is available per customer.

Aÿ stands for powerful Pinot Noir that brings body and structure. Because no dosage rounds off the fruit, the wine comes across as clear and direct. Serve it at 11 to 13 degrees in a wide glass, which may even come close to a red wine glass. It accompanies sweetbreads, poultry with mushrooms or pigeon, and it does not call for a decanter, but it does reward a little patience in the glass. The gift box is included at no charge.