2023 Jerome Galeyrand, Gevrey-Chambertin Billard Cote de Nuits, France Luxardo limestone-rich site in Monthélie

limestone-rich site in Monthélie

” Poorer topsoil here facilitates a more profound mineral expression than is found in its surrounding area

This is a special one from Flavien

Harvested September 12

Soil: Sandstone

2023 Jerome Galeyrand, Gevrey-Chambertin Billard Cote de Nuits, France Luxardo limestone-rich site in MonthélieSize: 0. 26 ha (0. 64 ac) Variety: Pinot Noir Vine Age: Planted in 1987 Terroir: From Brochon, between Champerriers and Clos de la Justice, earliest ripening site in Gevrey, on deep, well draining sandy soil interspersed with alluvial pebbles. Viticulture: Organic (Ecocert, 2019), biodynamic methods, guyot and cordon de royat pruning. Vinification: No added SO2 during vinification, 15 20% whole cluster, ambient yeast fermentation with pumpovers and a