Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Clos St. Jacques Burgundy France, 2017, 750

• Size: 1 ha (2.5 ac)
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Vine Age: Half planted in 1957, half in 1972
• Terroir: Massal selection, shallow brown limestone soils
• Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (converting to organic)
• Vinification: 40% whole cluster, indigenous yeast fermentation, minimal punch-downs and pump-overs (one each in general per day). Aged for 18 months in barrel (0-50% new oak). Racked once for short blending period in tank before bottling.

From the Domaine

• GRAPE VARIETYPinot Noir
• ACREAGE1 hectare
• SoilClay limestone
• SubsoilPremeaux limestone, limestone with entroques, clayey limestone
• ORIENTATIONEast/south-east
• AVERAGE ALTITUDE315m
• YEAR OF PLANTING1957, 1973
• Vinification30–50% whole bunches; 10–15 days maceration in wooden vats
• MATURATION18–20 months in oak barrels; approx. 35% new barrels
• TASTING NOTESRuby red colour
  Balanced red fruit aromas
  Very complex and layered wine, with good length
  
• LAYING DOWN6/7 years minimum