A large village located at the beginning of the Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin has one of the largest area of planted vines: no fewer than 815 acres in production. Altitude varies between 790 and 920 feet. The soils are limestone, with a good proportion of clay marl originating in scree from the Combe the Lavaux, providing contecntration and roundness to its wines. "Les Murots" is located on the lower slope of Gevrey-Chambertin.
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Winemaking
Aged on the lees for 16 months with no racking using a proportion of 30% new French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time to impart a very delicate touch of oak to the wine.
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Nose
Delicate nose, with floral aromas as rose, fresh strawberry and a hint of leather.
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Palate
Great body, silky texture and lovely tannins.
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Bouchard Aîné & FilsThe Cuvée Signature range is a selection of reputed single vineyards villages, Premier and Grand Crus from the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune principally. Harvested, made and aged by our winemaker, they are produced in very limited quantities.
