Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Les Cazetiers Burgundy France, 2018, 750
Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Les Cazetiers Burgundy France, 2018, 750
From the importer:
- Size: 0.9 ha (2.2 ac)
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: Planted in 1958, 1972, 1996
- Terroir: Next to Clos St. Jacques, poor marl soil, limestone deposits
- Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (converting to organic)
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Vinification: 30% whole-cluster, indigenous yeast fermentation in open wooden tanks, minimal punch-downs and pump-overs (one each per day in general). Aged for 18 months in barrel (0-50% new).
From the producer
- GRAPE VARIETYPinot Noir
- ACREAGE0.8743 hectare
- SoilClay limestone
- SubsoilLimestone with entroques, Premeaux limestone and clayey limestone
- ORIENTATIONEast/south-east
- AVERAGE ALTITUDE325m
- YEAR OF PLANTING1958, 1998
- Vinification30–50% whole bunches; 10–15 days maceration in wooden vats
- MATURATION18–20 months in oak barrels; approx. 35% new barrels
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TASTING NOTESDeep red colour
Aromas of black fruits and spices
Complex wine; very mouth-filling, with silky tannins
- LAYING DOWN6/7 years minimum
