The wine is produced through grape purchasing, and originates from a plot located northeast of Gevrey-Chambertin, with an altitude of 246 meters for Craite-Paille. The vineyard benefits from an oceanic climate with semi-continental climate and an eastern exposure. Its soil, clay-limestone, is highly rocky, with limestone pebbles originating from the Combe Lavaux. The vines, averaging 60 years old, are pruned using the guyot method. Manual harvesting in small crates and meticulous hand sorting precede alcoholic fermentation through 100% destemmed grapes with indigenous yeasts. Ageing happens in oak barrels for 13 months, without new barrels, followed by light fining and filtration.

The annual production is around 300 bottles. Tasting notes describe a highly aromatic wine with floral violet notes and red fruit aromas. It presents a refreshing mouthfeel with an elegant, fleshy texture, embodying a delicate and enjoyable expression of GevreyChambertin.

Gevrey-Chambertin "Craite-Paille"

APPELLATION

AOC Gevrey-Chambertin

PRODUCTION

Around 300 bottles

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Pinot Noir

ÂGE OF THE VINE

Average of 60 years old

SOIL

Clay with limestone pebbles soil

SIZE

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VITICULTURE

Sustainable

VINEYARD’S ORIENTATION

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.