Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru AOC Petite Chapelle 2020, Domaine Marchand-Grillot

Grower: Jacques Marchand and his son Etienne

Age of Vines: 23 years old

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Village: Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits

Region: Burgundy

Soil: Marl and limestone with pebbles

Production Methods: Traditional vinification. Pre-fermentation with cold maceration for 8 days. Natural yeasts. Pumping over performed. Temperature controlled fermentation tanks for 20 days with a maximum of 30 degrees temperature control. French oak barrels from Bertranges forest. Half with new oak and half with 2 year old oak barrels for 16 months.

Special Features: Fifth generation wine makers. Vines on slopes. Traditional viniculture with minimal intervention. No chemicals used. Hand harvest with selection both in the field and on the sorting tables.

Country: France