
Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Clos St. Jacques Burgundy France, 2019, 750
Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Clos St. Jacques Burgundy France, 2019, 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
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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