Gevrey-Chambertin wine label with Philippe Pacalet, vintage detail.

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Petite Chapelle

FRANCE – Burgundy – Côte de Nuits
Locality:
FRANCE – Burgundy – Côte de Nuits
Appellation:
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Petite Chapelle
Grape Variety:
Pinot Noir
WineMaker:
Philippe Pacalet
Vineyard:
Planted in the 1980’s on Limestone-clay soil resting on a gravelly surface made up of limestone debris. Facing southeast, it is located below the Grand Cru Chapelle-Chambertin. Density of 10000 vines/ha.
Viticulture:
Organic methods (not certified).
WineMaking:
Whole cluster fermentation takes place over ambient yeast and without temperature control for 2 weeks. No SO2 is used and regular punch downs are made twice a day. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels.
Aging:
Aged on lees for 15 months. Reductive style, without racking but some stirrings.
Bottling:
No SO2 added.
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