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Domaine des Gerbeaux
Domaine des Gerbeaux is a small estate created in 1896 by Jean-Michel Drouin’s grandfather Jacques Charvet, thus the high end cuvee in his honor. Domaine des Gerbeaux was created by his son Xavier, the 5th generation of winemakers within the family. An estate of 17 acres located in the village of Solutre, dependent of the commune of Fuisse and the small village of Pouilly. The average age of the vines is between 35 and 45 years old with parcels as old as 90 years.
The main part of the estate is in the appellation Pouilly-Fuisse with 12 acres. A small parcel is in Saint Veran and the rest is in Macon Village, with the addition of some common vines. The vineyards have several exposures:South/Southeast, East and Northern, mainly on hillsides with up to 40% inclination. The estate is farmed organically following traditional methods. Harvests are done by hand, in small lots, and are received in temperature controlled rooms. The vinification and aging are done in a temperature controlled environment. Most of the wines are aged in French oak barrels which are renewed at 20% every year with a 7 to 8 years cycle. The top cuvees are aged for up to 18 months.
The vineyards are characterized with many micro-climates, typical of the region of Solutre. The various climates of the region are:
• Le Clos
• La Mure
• Les Gerbeaux
• En Servy
• Les Champs Roux
• Les Chailloux
• Les Bouthieres
• The famous climate of Pouilly with Fuisse and its chalky soils
Jean-Michel Drouin, owner and winemaker, controls his yields in the vineyards with a very short cut in “Guyot”. Harvests are done at prime maturity with balanced alcohol and acidity producing wines with finesse and freshness.
Domaine des Gerbeaux, which has been regularly awarded for more than a decade with a few Decanter selections, applies passion, a constant drive for perfection, and innovation in their winemaking process to bring us wines of exceptional quality, often superior to its neighbor in northern Burgundy, for a fraction of the price.
Biodynamic Estate
Wine Maker: Jean-Michel Drouin
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Chardonnay - Macon-Chaintre
This wine of 100% Chardonnay is made from vines of the village of Chaintre, just south of the famous Pouilly Fuisse. The vines mature quickly, from a chalky-clay soil,bringing the wine roundess, fat, with a lot of fruit. A very rich and elegant wine to drink fresh during the next two years over our summer meals.
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Chardonnay - Macon-Solutre
This wine comes from vines nourished by chalky soil in the heart of Solutre village. This is a mineral wine with a great expression of fruit.
“Very fresh and still a touch leese, but showing peach and melon notes. Has depth and balance, with citrus twinge on the finish.” Drink now trough 2009. –B.S.
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Chardonnay - Macon-Village
A wine of pleasure that is best enjoyed at any time and greatly enhanced by the presence of friends. Very fruity, refreshing, and elegant. This pure Chardonnay will complement appetizers, salads, light meals, and any of your social events!
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Chardonnay - Pouilly
A 100% Chardonnay made from the most famous climate of the region, Pouilly Fuisse, from hillside vineyards of red and chalky soils. With an East exposition, protected from all the winds, these vineyards bring to the wine character richness, and a beautiful balance between roundness, minerality and acidity. A wine to be enjoyed within the next 10 years, aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. This wine, comparable to some of the greatest names of Burgundy, will brighten all your special occasions.
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Chardonnay - Pouilly-Vinzelles
A baby Pouilly-Fuisse, made from vines from a higher elevation on hillside vineyards with a southern exposure. A very elegant wine, rich, with green apple, passion fruit and white flower aromas. Aged for 6 to 8 months in old French oak barrels.
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Chardonnay - Terroir de Pouilly et Fuisse
This wine is made from a very strict selection of vines hand harvested from various parcels in the village of Fuisse and Pouilly. The vines are between 45 and 75 years old, thus bringing the wine a strong character and richness. This is a very mineral and elegant wine with a beautiful structure and fresh finish. Aged for 8 to 10 months in old and new French oak barrels. Best enjoyed within the next 3 to 5 years.
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"Intimite du Chardonnay"
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