Wine / Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini 

Gevrey-Chambertin

PREMIER CRU

LES CHAMPONNETS

WORKING THE VINE

Since vintage 2016 we have chosen to convert our parcels of vines to organic agriculture and to work with conviction in biodynamic growing methods and plant-based treatments. The soils of all the parcels of the domain are worked sparingly so as to maintain their microbiological life systems. To improve the yield, once pruned our vines are de-budded and thinned early, by hand. We may choose a green harvest.



HARVEST METHOD

Harvested by hand and grapes are placed in small perforated boxes. The harvest is sorted on a vibrating sorting table, and then by hand.


WINEMAKING PROCESS

We are as gentle as possible in order to retain the wine’s initial flavours. The fermentation process begins using the naturally present yeast, following a pre-fermentation cold maceration process. Little pigeage. This cuvée contains between 70 and 100% of whole bunches.We are as gentle as possible in order to retain the wine’s initial flavours. The fermentation process begins using the naturally present yeast, following a pre-fermentation cold maceration process. Frequent pigeage according to the character of the vintage. This cuvée contains between 70 and 100% of whole bunches. Maturation: In oak barrels (35-40% new wood) for 16-18 months.


BOTTLING

We bottle our wines ourselves on the estate, with no fining or filtration, and according to the lunar calendar, producing wonderfully clear wines with the best possible flavours.


Details

Plots

Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin

Plot Size

2,192 m²

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Soil Character

High clay content, containing gravel

Years Planted

1972

Average Annual Production

1,170 Bottles