Domaine Marc Roy is a small familial estate of about 4 ha of vineyards located in Gevrey-Chambertin. The domaine is in the family since four generations, represented now by Alexandrine Roy, Marc's daughter. All the works are done by the family member only. They craft distinctive wines by the monomaniacally detailed handwork on old vines(75 years). Although there is no Premier Cru or Grand Cru in their lineup, it is substantially the same. Production is extremely small, but their wine is worth to make effort to find.
Marc Roy's vineyards are capable to produces “Millerandage”. Millerandage is a kind of mutation in particular year, and berries are small, with thick skin and without seeds. The wine obtains concentration and complexity. Experienced wine enthusiasts know this story that Henri Jayer loved Millerandage so much, and it was one of the secret of his wine. Alexandrine Roy purifies Henri Jayer’s dream, produces 100% Millerandage wine which is very few in the world named "Cuvée Alexandrine". Production of "Cuvée Alexandrine" is maximum 4 barrels = 1,200 bottles a year.
This is a special wine which is made of 100% "Millerandage" grapes. For the skilful Burgundy producers, it is precious and preferable phenomenon. There is a famous story that Henri Jayer loved millerandage so much. Cuvée Alexandrine is produced in the year which millerandage happened.
Clos Prieur is located next to 1er cru Clos Prieur and 1er Cru Cerbaudes, and it is also close to Grand Cru Chapelle-Chambertin and Mazis-Chambertin. Surface is only 0.27ha. We could find many similarities with Mazis-Chambertin in the character.
Made from 70 years old ultra Vieilles Vignes from the vineyards of Carougeot, Vignes Belles, La Justice, Es Murots, Les Crais, Les Seuvrees and Jouise. This wine has great aging potential and typical character of Gevrey-Chambertin.
Gevrey-Chambertin "La Justice" Pinot-Noir : 1ha
Alexandrine and her father Marc acquired small vineyard(1ha) of La Justice in 2010. 2011 was the first vintage for them. Combination of 70 years old vines, and terroir of La Justice is able to produce Millerandage grapes often.
