Gevrey-Chambertin

GRAPE VARIETYPinot Noir
ACREAGE0.7098 hectare
SoilClay limestone
SubsoilFrom an alluvial cone
ORIENTATIONSouth-east
YEAR OF PLANTING1972, 1998
Vinification30–50% whole bunches; 10–15 days maceration in wooden vats
MATURATION18–20 months in oak barrels; approx. 30% new barrels
TASTING NOTESRuby red colour
Powerful nose of black fruits
Full body with powerful but well-integrated tannins
LAYING DOWN4 years minimum

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