The wine is produced with a commitment to organic farming practices. Nestled at the base of the slope, bordering the Chambolle-Musigny area, this vineyard sits at an altitude of 247 meters, covering an area of 0.23 hectares. Operated under a long-term lease agreement, the vineyard benefits from an oceanic climate with semi-continental influences and eastward exposure. The soil and subsoil are characterized by sandy alluvial loams on Bresse marls, with scree from the Chambolle-Musigny valley. Adjacent to "Les Athets," "Les Maladières" features more scree from the valley. The Pinot Noir vines, averaging 20 years of age, are pruned using the Guyot method. Harvesting is conducted manually, with grapes carefully selected and placed in small crates, followed by rigorous manual sorting. Alcoholic fermentation, employing 100% destemmed grapes and indigenous yeasts, takes place through gentle maceration. The wine then undergoes a 15-month aging process in oak barrels, with 10% new oak. Light fining and filtration are applied before bottling. With an average production of 1,400 bottles, Bourgogne "Les Maladières" Rouge presents delicately nuanced aromas of red fruits and roses on the nose. The palate reveals elegance and silkiness, guided by a mineral undertone that persists through the finish.

Bourgogne "Les Maladières"

APPELLATION

AOC Bourgogne

PRODUCTION

Around 1400 bottles

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Pinot Noir

ÂGE OF THE VINE

Average of 20 years old

SOIL

Bresse marl, sand soil

SIZE

0,23 hectares

VITICULTURE

Organic

VINEYARD’S ORIENTATION

South / South-East

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Domaine Les Astrelles

Gevrey-Chambertin

Domaine Les Astrelles, formerly Pierre Naigeon, situated in Gevrey-Chambertin, has undergone significant changes since 2019 under owners Isabelle and Jean-Marie Chapier.

They've assembled a dynamic team, with Isabelle overseeing administrative and accounting tasks. Joining in April 2020, winemaker Julien Millet, supported by Alex Debruere, leads cellar operations alongside Xavier Champsaur, contributing to cellar work and order preparations.

Sophie Genot manages commercial, administrative, and customs aspects since October 2020. In 2022, Gaylord Boyeaux joined as vineyard team leader.

The winery is undergoing further development, with a new facility set to be completed by August this year. Presently, Domaine Les Astrelles manages about 14 hectares of organically cultivated vineyards across Gevrey-Chambertin, Bourgogne, Marsannay, and Fixin.

They also maintain a conscientious négociant segment, emphasizing hand-harvesting and close relationships with winegrowers.