Description
The Gutrin brothers’ domaine was created when the twins joined forces in 1992 – it’s based in the middle of Santenay, with Jean-Christophe in charge of the vines and Philippe in the winery. Perrine Gutrin runs the ‘front of house’. They have vineyards in Puligny (three hectares), Chassagne (half a hectare) Maranges (one hectare) and Santenay (seven and a half hectares) – eight hectares of red and four of white in all. The vineyards are worked traditionally with ploughing rather than chemicals for weed control and to encourage the roots to go deeper. Yields are initially controlled at the pruning and with de-budding, and finally a green harvest as necessary. The domaine is certified HVE 3 (‘High Environmental Value’) from the 2022 harvest.
From vines in Puligny Montrachet, between the town and the road. Smart site for Bourgogne Rouge! The wine belies this terroir somehow. With the tension and precision you would expect from here. Pert and pretty red fruit here – with cranberry and blackcurrant bite. Attractive and graceful but on the leaner side, with energy and bounce. Not a big boy at all. Graceful Pinot Noir. 40 year old vines.
