Cote de Nuit Producers Flashcards
Domaine Joseph Roty
Family based in Gevrey since 1710
Strange reputation, complete distrust of outsiders
Joseph started core of today’s domaine in 1960’s
Joseph died in 2008.
Joseph-Phillipe & Pierre-Jean (11th Generation) takeover
Charmes-Chambertin ‘tres vielle vignes 60% planted 1881
Destemming & Coldsoak prior to fermentation at ≥30° C
Matured in Oak usually ≥ 2 years, not all new either tho
Domaine Joseph Roty Wines Made
Joseph Roty: Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire Bourgogne Cuvee Pressionniers Marsannay Rouge Marsannay Les Ouzeloy Gevrey-Chambertin Gevrey-Chambertin Champ-Chenys Gevrey Chambertin La Brunelle Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Les Fontenys Mazy-Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin TVV
Phillipe Roty: Marsanny Quartier Marsannay St.Etienne Cote de Nuits Villages Gevrey-Chambertin Champs-Chenys VV
Domaine Armand Rousseau
Based out of Gevrey sine 1909
One of the first to domaine bottle circa 1930’s
Armand died in 1959. Son Charles took over
90% of wines exported from France
Son Eric started working at domaine in 80’s
Estate today owns just under 14 hectares
8.01 hectares of AOC Grand Cru
Avg vine age is around 40-45 yrs
90% destemmed
≥31°C durring fermentation
Heat cellar to haste onset of Malo Ferm
Chambertins & Clos St. Jacques 100% New
Other Grand Crus get 30% New French
Most consistant, high-achieving in Gevrey
Domaine Armand Rousseau Wines Made
Gevrey Chambertin Clos de la Roche Clos des Ruchottes Mazis-Chambertin Gevrey Chambertin Clos Saint Jacques Chambertin Clos de Beze Chambertin
Domaine des Chezeaux
Largest owner of Griotte-Chambertin - 60% Formed in 1982 by Mercier family No winemakers in family, 'en metayage' Farmed by Ponsot, Leclerc, Berthaut Farmers take 2/3 of crop as payment
Domaine des Chezeaux Wines Made
Gevrey-Chambertin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Les Cazetiers Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Lavaux Saint-Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Les Charmes Clos Saint Denis VV Chambertin Griotte-Chambertin
Domaine Ponsot
William Ponsot started Domain in 1872
He died with no children in 1926
Domaine passed to cousin Hippolyte Ponsot
He was an army captain, lawyer, diplomat
Helped create the AOC system in 1935-36
Hippolyte retired in 1956
Son Jean-Marie Ponsot took over
Jean-Marie was mayor of Morey Saint Denis
Son Laurent Ponsot took over in 1983
No new oak
Buys 5 yr old barrels from known producers
Introduced ‘white spot’ on labels (bad storage)
Bottled 2003 vintage only in Mags!
2007- Uses plastic cork from Italy on all wines
Domaine Ponsot Wines Made
Bourgogne Cuvee du Pinson Morey St. Denis Cuvee des Grives Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvee de l'Abeille Chambolle-Musigny Cuvee Cigales Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Charmes Morey St. Denis 1er Cuvee des Alouettes Morey St. Denis 1er Clos Monts Luisants Charmes-Chambertin Cuvee des Merles Chapelle-Chambertin Griotte-Chambertin Chambertin Clos St. Denis TVV Clos de Vougeot VV Clos de la Roche VV
Domaine Alain Burguet
Relatively young winery, started in 1975
Organic farming, wild yeasts in fermentation
Minimal use of Sulfer
2009 was Alain’s last vintage
Sons Jean-Luc and Eric took over in 2010
Most of 8 hectares are in Gevrey-Chambertin
Domaine Alain Burguet Wines Made
Bourgogne Les Pince Vin Gevrey-Chambertin Gevrey-Chambertin Place Des Lois Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Les Champeaux Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Favorites Gevrey-Chambertin Symphonie Vosne-Romanee 1er Les Rouges Chambertin Clos de Beze Chambolle-Musigny Les Chardannes
Domaine Dujac
Louis Seysses purchased Domaine Marcel Graillet in 1967 to create Domaine Dujac
Started with 4.5 ha of vines
Today they manage just over 15 hectares
Biodynamic & Organic farming is practiced
Consistent yields of smaller berries/bunches
Son Jeremy Seysses now manages vinification
Also manages negoc Maison Dujac Fils et Pere
Traditionally vinified 100% with stems
Whole grape-bunches, low-temp fermentation
Significant percentage of new Allier French Oak
Wines typically evolve 12-16 months in cask
Domaine Dujac Wines Made
Bourgogne Blanc Morey Saint Denis Blanc Morey Saint Denis 1er Les Monts Luisants Morey Saint Denis Chambolle Musigny Morey Saint Denis 1er Chambolle Musingy 1er Les Gruenchers Gevrey Chambertin 1er Les Combottes Vosne Romanee 1er Les Beaux Monts Vosne Romanee 1er Aux Malconsorts Charmes Chambertin Clos Saint Denis Clos de la Roche Echezeaux Bonnes Mares Chambertin Romanee Saint Vivant
Domaine l’Arlot
Named after small stream in Pemeaux-Prissey
Rare domaine owned by large corporate org.
AXA insurance purchased domaine in 1987
Jean-Pierre Smet is part owner and worked under Dujac winemaker Jacques Seysses
Today they manage 14 hectares
Biodynamic approach
Like DRC & Dujac: Whole cluster fermentation
A rare source of white Nuits
Domaine l’Arlot Wines Made
Clos du Chapeau (Cote de Nuits Villages) Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Nuits Saint Georges Nuits Saint Georges 1er Clos de l'Arlot Nuits Saint Georges 1er Clos de Forets SG Vosne Romanee 1er Les Suchots Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru
Domaine Fourrier
Named Domaine Fernand Pernot in the 1950’s
Then Domaine Jean-Claude Fourrier
Became Domaine Fourrier in 1992
Jean-Marie Fourrier worked under Henri Jayer and Domain Drouhin in Oregon prior to taking over winemaking at the domaine in 1995
Today manages 10 hectares
As little interference in vineyard / cellar
Only fruit older than 30yrs is retained
New oak % just enough to replace old barrels
Around 20% new oak