Brouilly Cuvée Vieilles Vignes
Jean-Louis Dutraive
Type
Red Wine
Appellation
Brouilly AOP
Variety
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, at the eastern edge of the appellation in the village of Charentay
Soil type
Clay-limestone
Vine age60 years old (average)
Vineyard size1.7 ha
Altitude230 m
Vinification
Whole-cluster, natural yeast fermentation in concrete and fiberglass tanks
Elevage6 months (50% in fiberglass tank, 50% in barrel)