Description
Region: Burgundy, France
Appellation: Gevrey Chambertin
Type/Style: Red Wine
Grapes: Pinot Noir
- Size: 0.70 ha (1.73 ac)
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: Planted in 1952, 1979, 1998
- Terroir: 3 lieux-dits: Carougeot, Jouise, 1er Cru Bel Air. Southeast-facing. Rich clay soils of alluvial cone of Combe of Lavaux.
- Viticulture: Sustainable, organic practices
- Vinification: 30-50% whole cluster, ambient yeast fermentation in open wood vats with punch-downs. Aged 18-20 months in barrels (approx. 30% new). Short blending period in tank before bottling.
Mid purple. Graceful, gentle red fruit on the nose. Starts attractively on the palate with strawberry and some cherry, then suddenly a much deeper burst of fruit, especially cherry, before refined tannins to finish. Drink from 2028-2034. -90-92 - JM
