Fleurie Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Le Clos
Jean-Louis Dutraive

Type
Red Wine
Appellation
Fleurie
Variety
Gamay
Clos de la Grand'Cour is the monopole vineyard surrounding the domaine that was purchased by Jean-Louis's father when he moved to Fleurie in 1969. The domaine produces two cuvées - one from 5 hectares of "young" vines that average 45 years old, and a "Cuvée Vieilles Vignes" from the 1.8 hectares of oldest 80 year old vines.
Viticulture
Vineyard name
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Soil type
Granite
Vines planted in80 years old (average)
Vineyard size6.4 ha
Altitude300 m
Vinification
Whole-cluster, natural yeast fermentation in concrete tanks
Elevage8 months in used barrels