Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St-Jacques VV
Appellation
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Farming
Sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic
Varietals
100% Pinot Noir
Vineyards & Viticulture
From vines planted in 1970s. Old Pinot Fin that generates very low yields and naturally concentrated berries. All selection massale, using their best Pinot Fin to replant. The vineyards are tended like a garden, with horse plowing, biodynamic teas prepared in-house, and no trimming of the canopy. Organic vineyard management since 2003.
Soils
Clay and limestone
Harvest & Vinification
No pre-fermentation maceration (cold soak) is done on any wines, just raw material, without any additives or correction. Fermented with 70% whole cluster. Aged 16 to 18 months in oak barrels. Wine is unfiltered and unfined.