Chiroubles
Famille Dutraive
Type
Red Wine
Appellation
Chiroubles
Variety
100% Gamay
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Viticulture
Vineyard name
La Grosse Pierre
Soil type
Shallow soils on granitic bedrock at the top of plot and clay soil at the bottom
Vine age50 years old
ExpositionNortheast exposure
Altitude300m
Vinification
The harvest is placed cold (7-8°C) in concrete vats. Carbonic maceration. Fermentation occurs through the action of indigenous yeasts
ElevageFor 7 months in concrete vats
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Fining/FilteringUnfined and unfiltered