The wine is produced from estate-owned vineyards, is situated just south of the village of Gevrey-Chambertin, at an altitude of 257 meters, covering 0.47 hectares. The vineyard benefits from an oceanic climate with semi-continental climate and an eastern exposure. Its soil, deep and clayey with limestone scree from the Combe Lavaux, provides an ideal environment for Pinot Noir vines averaging 60 years old, 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 takes place in oak barrels for 15 months, with 10% new barrels, followed by light fining and filtration. The annual production is around 2500 bottles. Tasting notes describe a wine with a nose of red fruits, including raspberry and cherry. On the palate, the wine exhibits beautiful amplitude, displaying a certain determination while maintaining elegance.

Gevrey-Chambertin "Croix des Champs"

APPELLATION

AOC Gevrey-Chambertin

PRODUCTION

Around 2500 bottles

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Pinot Noir

ÂGE OF THE VINE

Average of 60 years old

SOIL

Clay & limestone soil

SIZE

0,47 hectares

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.