Joli Vin imports

Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos Prieur

The grapes for this bottling come exclusively from the Clos Prieur parcel just below the premier cru of the same name, located just south of the village and slightly down slope from Mazis-Chambertin.  Average vine age is 50 years. From this sector of Gevrey, clay and limestone combine in equal proportion within the soil structure and fashion the most feminine of the Gevrey wines, softly textured and typically expressing the petits fruits rouges one comes to expect from wines from within this commune.

2008 Clos Prieur

Here too a deft touch of wood sets off earthier and slightly more complex aromas of pretty red and black pinot fruit nuanced with violet hints that lead to textured, sweet, delicious and punchy flavors that possess good detail on the admirably concentrated, delineated and mineral-infused finish supported by moderately firm tannins. A classic Gevrey that will age and this too is recommended.

—Allen Meadows (Burghound)

Domaine Marc Roy fact sheet (PDF)