Brouilly Cuvée Vieilles Vignes

Jean-Louis Dutraive

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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