Gevrey-Chambertin Clos de Meixvelle 2016

Domaine Pierre Gelin is the leading wine producer in the small village of Fixin (pronounced “Fees-an”).  The family domaine was founded in 1925 by Pierre Gelin and is today in the hands of Pierre’s grandson, Pierre-Emmanuel. Pierre-Emmanuel farms organically and works to minimize the impact on the environment in both vineyard and cellar.

The family owns 32 acres in total including parcels in five Fixin premier crus and the monopole of Clos Napoléon. In 1961 Pierre also purchased vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin including the monopole Clos de Meixvelle, Clos Prieur 1er cru, and the Grand Cru Clos de Bèze.

Clos de Meixvelle is a monopole of Domaine Pierre Gelin. The vineyard was purchased by Pierre Gelin in 1952 who began farming it in the mid-1940s. The vines were planted by Pierre and are over 70 years old. The vineyard sits near the heart of the village on a shallow slope of alluvial soil over a base of limestone. Grapes are completely de-stemmed and only indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation. The wine was matured for 20-24 months in used Burgundian pièce.

Tasting Notes

Clos de Meixvelle shows classic Gevrey-Chambertin typicity with black fruit, structure, and assertiveness. Aromas and flavors of black berries, black cherries, herbs, and flowers are supported by medium weight and sturdy tannins. 

Food Pairing

Red Burgundy might be the world’s most flexible food wine. The wine’s high acidity, medium body, medium alcohol, and low tannins make it very food friendly. Red Burgundy, with its earthy and sometimes gamey character, is a classic partner to roasted game birds, grilled duck breast, and dishes that feature mushrooms, black truffles, or are rich in umami.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard size:

4 acres

Soil composition:

Calcareous and Clay

Average Vine Age:

70 years

Harvest time:

2 October 2016

Bottles produced of this wine:

6,000

Certifying organizations:

Ecocert

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:

100% Pinot Noir

Fining agent:

None

Type of aging container:

Pièce

Size of aging container:

228 Liters

Age of aging container:

15% New

Type of oak:

French

Length of aging before bottling:

20-24 months

Analytical Data

Alcohol:

13.6 %

pH level:

3.4

Residual sugar:

2.0 g/L

Total SO2:

66.0 mg/L