Domaine Pierre Gelin Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur
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Domaine Pierre Gelin is the leading wine producer in the small village of Fixin (pronounced “Fees-an”). The family domaine was founded in 1925 by Pierre Gelin and is today in the hands of Pierre’s grandson, Pierre-Emmanuel. Pierre-Emmanuel practices lutte raisonée (“reasoned struggle”) and works to minimize the impact on the environment in both vineyard and cellar.
The family owns 32 acres in total including parcels in five Fixin premier crus and the monopole of Clos Napoléon. In 1961 Pierre also purchased vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin including the monopole Clos de Meixvelle, Clos Prieur 1er cru, and the Grand Cru Clos de Bèze.
Clos Prieur is divided by a road connecting the village of Gevrey-Chambertin with the D974. Sitting below the road is Clos Prieur-Bas (village), while above the road is Clos Prieur-Haut (premier cru), and is named after the monks of Cluny Abbey (Prieuré de Cluny). The premier cru section sits just below the Grand Cru of Mazis-Chambertin.
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