Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Les Cazetiers Burgundy France, 2017, 750

• 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)
• 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
• TASTING NOTESDeep red colour
  Aromas of black fruits and spices
  Complex wine; very mouth-filling, with silky tannins
  
• LAYING DOWN6/7 years minimum