Gevrey Chambertin Vielle Vignes 2019 Marc Roy

Description

History

Domaine Marc Roy has about 4 hectares of vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, and has been managed by the Roy family for four generations. Since 2003, his daughter Alexandrine Roy has taken care of the vineyards and winemaking. The selection of the grapes is severe and takes place in the vineyard, followed by a complete destemming. The fermentations are relatively short and the élevage takes place in oak pièces for 12-14 months, with a percentage of new barrels depending on the cuvée. The wines produced are described as energetic, fine, luminous and transparent, with an obsessive search for detail and finesse, which combine the style of Gevrey-Chambertin. One of the parcels is located in nearby Marsannay.

Production method

The Pinot Noir winemaking process in Burgundy follows rigorous techniques to enhance the unique characteristics of the grape. The grapes are harvested by hand and the bunches are selected in the vineyard to guarantee the quality of the final product. The grapes are pressed and fermented in oak vats for an average period of 10 to 15 days. During this process the must is stirred regularly to extract the tannins and aromas from the skins.

After fermentation, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and refinement, which always lasts an average of 12 to 18 months. During this period, the wine is tasted regularly to assess its development and potential.

Once the wine is mature, it is bottled and left to age for a few months before being marketed.

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting notes

Dark ruby color with violet reflections. The nose exhales hints of ripe red fruit such as cherries and raspberries, accompanied by spicy, mineral and wet earth notes. On the palate, the tannin is firm but velvety, creating a silky texture that envelops the palate. Its structure is round and well balanced, with a long persistence of fruity and spicy flavours.

Possible combinations

This wine lends itself perfectly to accompany red meats, aged cheeses and mushroom-based dishes. It is a wine that matures well over time and that offers an extraordinary tasting experience to those who love powerful and decisive wines, but at the same time extraordinarily elegant.