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Domaine Perrot-Minot is a Burgundy wine estate based in Morey-Saint-Denis, currently managed by Christophe Perrot-Minot. The domaine holds parcels in several premier and grand cru vineyards across the Côte de Nuits, including parcels in Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, and Morey-Saint-Denis. The estate produces Pinot Noir wines known for their concentration and structure.
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Perrot-Minot ranks #143 of 393 in the Winery ranking, behind Joseph Drouhin, ahead of Greywacke.
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Who runs Domaine Perrot-Minot?
The estate is currently managed by Christophe Perrot-Minot, who took control of the family business in 1993. He significantly expanded the domaine's holdings by acquiring vines from other prominent Burgundy families.
What style of wine does Perrot-Minot produce?
Christophe Perrot-Minot is known for crafting deeply concentrated, richly textured Pinot Noirs. He achieves this style through severe pruning in the vineyard to ensure low yields and incredibly ripe fruit.
What are the top vineyards owned by Domaine Perrot-Minot?
The estate owns parcels in some of the most prestigious vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, including grand crus like Mazoyères-Chambertin and Clos de la Roche. They also produce excellent premier crus in Gevrey-Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis.
How does Perrot-Minot ferment its wines?
The domaine utilizes gravity-fed wineries to move the grapes gently without pumping, and they practice cold soaking before fermentation. The wines are aged in a high percentage of new French oak barrels to add structure and spice.
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