The wine comes from a vineyard which is cultivated through long-term leasing, thrives on the sunny slopes of the Combe Lavaux halfway up the hillside, at an altitude of 305 meters, covering 0.08 hectares. The vineyard benefits from an oceanic climate with semi-continental climate and a southeast exposure. Its soil comprises Prémeaux limestone on the upper part and clay-limestone on the lower part. The 50- year-old Pinot Noir vines are pruned using the guyot method. Manual harvesting in small crates and rigorous hand sorting precede alcoholic fermentation through 100% destemmed grapes with indigenous yeasts. Ageing occurs in oak barrels for 15 months, with no new barrels, followed by filtration.

The annual production is around 400 bottles. Tasting notes describe a wine of great complexity with contrasting characteristics, displaying determined character while maintaining finesse. On the palate, the wine exhibits beautiful concentration and aromatic power, with flavors of wild berries, red fruits, and hints of violet

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Lavaux Saint-Jacques"

APPELLATION

AOC Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

PRODUCTION

Around 400 bottles

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Pinot Noir

ÂGE OF THE VINE

Average of 50 years old

SOIL

Limestone and clay soil

SIZE

0,08 hectares

VITICULTURE

Sustainable

VINEYARD’S ORIENTATION

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.