Michel Gay & Fils Beaune-Coucherias Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes 2012
Pinot Noir
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2012
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750ML
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The Coucherias vineyard is perched high on a south-facing hill in Beaune where good exposure to the sun gives a wine of more spice and pepper.
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A rich, round style, this sports cherry, raspberry, spice and smoke flavors. Vibrant and harmonious, with a long, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2018 through 2029.
Michel Gay began in 1992 when he and his brother split up their family estate that had been in operation already for a century and decided to go it alone. Beginning with a meager 6.5 hectares in 92, the domaine has grown a bit to just over 10 hectares today. Beginning with the 2000 harvest, the fifth generation winemaker, Sébastien Gay returned to the domaine following his studies in Beaune and immediately set about improving things.
The first thing Sébastien did was to eliminate all herbicides in the vineyards and convert to an organic approach. He lives in his vineyards and tends each vine with exacting detail.
When you meet Sebastien Gay, you are instantly charmed. Sebastien is forever breaking into an infectious smile. His cheeks light up and then you realize the smile stems from his embarrassment at receiving all the well-deserved praise being heaped upon him. Sebastien has ample reason for grin from ear to ear. The wines embody his humble demeanor, drawing you in and capturing your attention with their unsullied, vibrant character.
SPRDNMGCH12C_2012 Item# 183217