Frederic Esmonin Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru, 2009, 750ML

Frederic Esmonin is a small family run Domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin. The domain has just 6.5 hectares and they also make a few wines under a négociant label, from grapes that they have purchased. 

Until 1987, all production was sold to négociants such as Maison Leroy and Louis Jadot and some of Leroy's most famous wines from the 1950s are said to have come from Domaine Frédéric Esmonin. Frédéric Esmonin's mother and father are still active in the running of the Domain and the family is one of the oldest and best known in Gevrey-Chambertin.

The Domain practices "lutte raisonnée" which means no use of chemicals and additives, all production is done in a natural and gentle way for the environment.

Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru

100% Pinot Noir. The fruits comes from a 0.52ha parcel of 50 years old vines, below Clos de Ruchottes from Armand Rousseau.

The wines are made with 100% destemmed grapes, cold macerated for 4-5 days before the fermentation begins. It matures between 17 monthsin 60% new French oak barrels sourced from Radoux and Berthomieu coopers, with the oak coming from the Nevers and Allier forests.