Domaine des Clos (Grégoire Bichot)
Wines
Nuits-Saint-Georges
Chablis 1er Cru, “Les Vaillons”
This parcel in the “Les Vaillons” 1er cru of Chablis was planted in 1974 on calcerous Kimmeridgien soil typical of the regoin, and spans 1.21 hectares within the lieu-dit of Les Épinottes. Its southwest orientation ensures plenty of sunshine for the grapes, but true to its appellation the resulting wine remains fresh and mineral-driven.
Beaune Rouge, “Vieilles Vignes 1926”
Despite a home base in the Cotes de Nuits, an important proportion of the wine at Domaine des Clos comes from the Cote de Beaune. From a truly vieilles vignes parcel in the “Les Bons Feuvres” climat -- planted in 1926 -- this silky wine has an exceptionally strong backbone, perhaps from the concentration of fruit rendered by the old vines, and perhaps due to the parcel’s proximity to Pommard.
Beaune Rouge 1er Cru, “Les Avaux”
Just south of the road leading up to Bouze-lès-Beaune is the Beaune premier cru of Les Avaux. The relatively thin layer of topsoil in this parcel is a cracked chalky clay with many cailloux dotting the surface. Farming is organic, élevage is in oak, with no more than one-third new barrles, and the wine produced is balanced and gently structured, singing of red fruits and spices.
Beaune Rouge 1er Cru, “Les Grèves”
Situated on the slopes overlooking the town of Beaune, the premier cru of Les Grèves is considered one of the best in the appellation. Grégoire’s parcel is just .3 hectares planted in 1961, and true to its pedigree, this wine is rich, structured, and we are confident in its potential for longevity.
