A juxtaposition of Wine Journey's allocation of Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand cuvées, for comparison and deeper understanding and appreciation of the nuances.
Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand Bourgogne Aligoté Chaumont 2021
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Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand Bourgogne Aligoté Blanche 2021
| Chaumont | Blanches |
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- Vines planted in 1964 - Plots in Côte Chalonnaise, between Mercurey and Givry. On the mid slope, soil predominantly white marl |
- Vines planted in 1960 - Plots in Les Blanche, Pommard. On north-facing mid-slope, soil predominantly white limestone |
Both wines are vinified the same way: with grapes crushed and pressed, fermentation with ambient yeast, 12-month ageing in barrels comprising 20% new oak, after which another two months in tank.
Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand Côte de Nuits Villages Vieilles Vignes 2021
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Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand Côte de Nuits Villages Les Retraits Vieilles Vignes 2021
| CdN Villages VV | Les Retraits |
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- Vines planted in 1947 and 1960 - 0.36ha plots in Brochon and Fixin - bordering the northern end of the Côte de Nuits, as well as Prémeaux-Pirssey, Comblanchien and Corgoloin - outlining the southern end. - 12 to 16 months in barrels with 20% new oak, 2 months in tank. |
- Vines planted in 1925 and 1932 - 0.68ha plot in Comblanchien, on the southern border of the 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale. 20cm-deep soil, interspersed with alluvial pebbles. -12 to 16 months in barrels with 20% new oak. |
Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand Gevrey-Chambertin La Justice 2021
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Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand Gevrey-Chambertin En Billard 2021
| La Justice | En Billard |
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- Vines planted in 1960 - Plot at the east of the highway D974, at the bottom of the village, close to Les Crais. On flat land. - Sandy soil interspersed with alluvial pebbles. Soil here is shallower, with more sandy and gravel than that in En Billard. - 12 to 14 months in barrels with 20% to 30% new oak, 2 months in tanks. |
- Vines planted in 1987 - Plot in Brochon, between Champerriers and Clos de la Justice, near the centre of the village. - Deep sandy soil interspersed with alluvial pebbles. Soil here comprises a more clay than that in La Justice. - 12 - 16 months in barrles with 20% new oak, 2 months in tank. |
Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand Fixin Champs des Charmes 2021
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Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand Marsannay Clos du Roy 2021
| Fixin Champs des Charmes |
Marsannay Clos du Roy |
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- Vines planted in 1960 - Plot 0.42 ha in size. Located on mid-slope. Deep marly-clay soil interspersed with alluvial pebbles. - 12 to 16 months in barrels with 20% new oak, 2 months in tank. |
- Vines planted in 1980 - Plot 0.37 ha in size. Located on east and south east facing midslope. Well-drained soil with marl and iron-rich clay with oolite. - 12 to 14 months in barrels with 20% to 30% new oak. |
All cuvées are made without fining, filtration done only when necessary. SO2 is lightly added only prior to bottling.