Pierre Naigeon, Pinot Noir, Gevrey-Chambertin "Creux Brouillard" Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France 2019 consignment quarter-sized casks

quarter-sized casks

the wine draws from vineyards across the state

then fermented in small open-top stainless steel tanks

who inherited the estate after her father & brother passed away in the 1990s

All fruit is strictly hand harvested in mid-October

Pierre Naigeon, Pinot Noir, Gevrey-Chambertin "Creux Brouillard" Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France 2019 consignment quarter-sized casksThe Gevrey Chambertin 'Creux Brouillard' (meaning 'foggy hollow') is pure and floral and fruity, but with lots of stuffing. Great open bouquet, crisp and juicy fruit, great balance and acidity. The Domaine Naigeon, though old by even Burgundy standards, remained fairly small until the present generation. Shortly after 1945 Pierre Naigeon gave his name to the domain. Following in his footsteps, the domain has been managed by his grandson Pierre until