Brouilly Cuvée Vieilles Vignes
Jean-Louis Dutraive

Type
Red Wine
Appellation
Brouilly AOP
Variety
100% Gamay
The Dutraive family originally comes from the village of Charentay where this vineyard is located. Though it's the only vineyard not located in immediate proximity to the domaine, it's still dear to the Dutraives, as the vines have been in the family longer than any other parcel.
Viticulture
Vineyard name
Lieu-dit-Vuril
Soil type
Clay-limestone
Vine age60 years old
ExpositionSouthern exposure
Altitude230m
Vinification
Cold vatting (approx. 7-8°C). Carbonic maceration. Whole cluster, natural yeast fermentation in concrete vats
Elevage7 months with 50% in fiberglass tank and 50% in barrel
Harvest typeHand Harvested