The vines are grown respecting Organic and Biodynamic Agriculture principles. The Domaine does not trim, and all the vines are plaited (like Leroy Domain does), which creates bridges between the wines. Yann wants to limit or stop the use of copper in the vinyard. The Domain uses herbal preparation and decoctions to treat plantation. Some years it is almost possible, others, like 2016 is not possible. Yann Durieux spend a lot of time observing the vineyard, making research to find right solutions. Yann invests in equipment such as light chaser to be able to intervene at any time, with the least impact on the soil. This balance and reinforcement of the plant will allow Yann to work more serenely then in the cellar. The Domaine’s wines are systematically made every year without any inputs. The use of chaptalisation, sulphiting and other “Bon-Dieuseries” are proscribed from the Domaine. This is why wines are very marked by the vintage effect.
 
Named after the traditional pruning knife, this 100% Pinot Noir from parcels in the Hautes Cotes de Nuits is fresh and focused. 100% whole bunch, 1 month on skins, pigeage by foot, aging for approximately 18 months in tank. Without additions or subtractions.