Domaine Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos du Fonteny Monopole

Wine Information
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Clos de Fonteny, 0,6750 - 1.66 acres

Monopoly of the Domaine Bruno Clair, this plot is located in the upper part of the "climate" les Fontenys and in the continuity of the great vintages of Gevrey-Chambertin, close to the les Ruchottes-Chambertin. Half was planted in 1972 and the other half in 1987. The relatively poor soil is composed of white clay as opposed to red clay at the bottom of Chambertin. The calcareous rock is definitely present in the surface and brings finesse and elegance to this wine from a village known for the power of its wines.

Keeps from 5 to 15 years in a good cellar.

Size: 0.68 ha (1.66 ac)
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vine Age: 1/2 planted in 1972, 1/2 in 1987
Terroir: Upper part of les Fontenys, poor white clay soil, limestone rocks
Viticulture: Organic (not officially certified)
Vinification: 35% whole-cluster in 2016, indigenous yeast fermentation. mostly pump-overs, some punch-downs. Aged for 18 months in barrel (0-50% new oak). Short blending period in tank before bottling.