Domaine Joseph Roty Charmes-Chambertin Cuvée Tres Vieilles Vignes 2018 Subregion_Chianti 80-hectare plot within Gevrey-Chambertin itself

80-hectare plot within Gevrey-Chambertin itself

not the cellar

and wild strawberry

capturing the essence of the Moscato Bianco grape in each bottle

The Roero occupies the left bank of the Tanaro River

Domaine Joseph Roty Charmes-Chambertin Cuvée Tres Vieilles Vignes 2018 Subregion_Chianti 80-hectare plot within Gevrey-Chambertin itselfThe Land The vines that produce this wine were planted in 1881, making them approximately 140 years old. They occupy a tiny 0. 16 hectare parcel within Charmes Chambertin, the largest Grand Cru in Gevrey Chambertin, on limestone clay soils that give this vineyard its characteristic silkiness and depth. At this age, vines produce minute yields of extraordinary concentration; the berries are small, the juice dense, and the flavors carry a complexity