Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Clos St. Jacques Burgundy France, 2018, 750
Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Clos St. Jacques Burgundy France, 2018, 750
From the importer:
- 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.
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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
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TASTING NOTESRuby red colour
Balanced red fruit aromas
Very complex and layered wine, with good length
- LAYING DOWN6/7 years minimum
