Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d’Orveau VV

Domaine Bruno Clavelier

Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d’Orveau VV

Producer
Domaine Bruno Clavelier

Country
France

Region
Burgundy

Sub-Region
Côte de Nuits

Appellation
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Farming
Sustainable, Organic (Ecocert), Biodynamic (Demeter)

Varietals
100% Pinot Noir

Vineyards & Viticulture
This 0.82-hectare parcel of Combe d’Orveau sits directly above Le Musigny (Petit Musigny to be precise), separated only by a narrow dirt path. Half was planted in 1940s, one quarter in 1990s and the remainder in 2010. The estate is a total of 6.5 hectares. This property was an early adopter of organics (certified in 1999) and has practiced biodynamics since 2000 (certified 2005).

Soils
Limestone, oolite and quartz

Harvest & Vinification
Fermentation (around 40% whole cluster) takes place in oak open-top fermenter (cuve tronconique), with native yeast and manual punch downs. After a gentle pneumatic pressing, the wine is racked by gravity to oak barrels (from Tronçais, Allier). Aged for 18 months (30% new for Grand Cru & 1er Cru, less in new for village), then bottled unfined and unfiltered.