Gevrey-Chambertin "La Croix des Champs"

Presentation

Presentation
This terroir is giving tight and deep wines brought by clays. We are using since 2006 almost 50% of whole clusters in order to give freshness, tension and a floral side which is unusual for this terroir.
The vintage
1510 bottles have been produced in 2015.
Location
This plot is 0,2 ha.
This plot is situated on the East side of Gevrey-Chambertin.
Terroir
This vine is planted on deep clays and silts below some limestone.
Vinification
Harvests are handmade with 50% whole clusters.
3 weeks of fermentation with a very light extraction.
40% new oak barrels are used during 20 months.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%