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2012 Gevrey-Chambertin (M)

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Gevrey Chambertin

Burgundy

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Pinot Noir

Vintages
201520132012201120102005200420032002200120001999199819971996
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The Ligniers harvested "small, very ripe grapes" between September 23 and 29, according to Laurent Lignier, with potential alcohols in the high 12% to 13% range (and 13.3% for the Clos de la Roche).The pre-fermentation cold soak lasted a full week as ambient temperatures were cool and the alcoholic fermentations started slowly.The Laurents did one pigeage and one remontage per day, then two punchdowns during the peak days of fermentation--"but gentle and manual."They do not believe in doing post-fermentation maceration.Laurent compares the young 2012s to the 2002s in their "good ripe acidity."He went on:"The 2012s are accurate to their terroir; they have some of the tension of the 2010s but lower acidity.The wines are balanced and concentrated--a great classic vintage--but drink the '11s first."The malos finished between January and October of 2013 but none of the wines had been racked as of my November visit.