Gevrey Chambertin

Appellation Gevrey-Chambertin

Gevrey Chambertin is a commune and a corresponding appellation in the Côte des Nuits region. This appellation was created in 1936. It covers the production of red wines made from Pinot Noir, the main grape variety used in this sub-region of Bourgogne. They are ample wines, balanced with massive and velvety tannins that express the magic of their terroir. Overview of the quality of the geographical area delimited by this appellation Gevrey-Chambertin as well as the best producers in this wine classification.

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Terroir of the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation

The wine-growing commune of Gevrey is a fairly large city with more than 3,000 souls. It is located 15 km from Dijon, in the Côte d'Or region. The wines produced in this appellation include 9 Grands Crus and 26 appellations classified "Premier Cru" and village. The vineyards extend over 405 ha. The majority of premiers crus are planted on sloping soils composed of Jura marls mixed with red alluvium. The 9 Grands Crus are grown on shallow soils made up of Bajocian hard limestone. The quality of the wines decreases as you approach the alluvial plain to the east, on the side of the RN74.

Our selection of gevrey Chambertin's best producers:

-Armand Rousseau: this estate of more than 15 ha was founded at the beginning of the 20th century by its namesake Armand Rousseau. The vineyards are divided into 8.5 ha of Grands Crus and 3.8 ha of Premiers Crus. The limestone and clay-limestone terrain is favorable to the growth of the vines. The estate also adopts the policy of low yield, a meticulous control in the winemaking. This makes it possible to produce concentrated, powerful, elegant, racy and fatty wines with good ageing potential.

-Dugat-Py: Loïc Dugat is the 13th generation of winegrowers in this estate consisting of 5 ha of vineyards including Premiers Crus and Grands Crus sites. Most of the vines in this organic estate are very old, about 65 years old. The key to the success of the production of extremely elegant and well-balanced wines of this estate lies in a vinification with very low intervention and the age of the vines. The wines are bottled without fining or filtering. An area to follow closely, as it has grown over the past 10 years.

-Domaine Trapet: the manager of this winery is now in the 7th generation of the Trapet family. The 18 ha estate has Premiers Crus and Grands Crus sites in Chapelle-Chambertin, Latricières-Chambertin and the mighty Chambertin. The wines of this estate are the perfect embodiment of elegance and purity. They are wonderfully scented with notes of ripe fruit, blackcurrant, spices, cedars and forest floor. The mouth has a medium body, with a fairly firm structure and wall tannins. The Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 is the most sought after of the wines of this producer.

-Faiveley: this 115 ha estate based in Nuits St-Georges is one of the largest estates in Burgundy. The history of this estate with the most famous appellations of crus dates back nearly two centuries. This producer produces 54 different wines, the best known of which are Burgundy Grand Cru and Premier Cru. This vintage made from the 100% Pinot Noir grape variety stands out for its earthy notes, complex nose, firm tannins and opulent mouth of fruity aromas, spices, oak and vanilla. A must taste !

-Prieuré Roch: this winery was created in 1988 by Henri-Fréderic Roch, a member of the Leroy family. It currently owns 14 ha of vineyards spread mainly on plots in Côte-des-Nuits. These properties include vineyards of Grands and Premiers Crus renowned as the Clos de Vougeot, Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze. Organic farming practices and low-yield production are part of the main lines of this producer. Its wines are delicious, with aromas of ripe red fruits, dark chocolate, oak or roasted herbs depending on the vintage. They have flavors of spices, red fruits or herbaceous or spicy flavors of cinnamon with a pleasant finish .

-Perrot Minot: this 12 ha estate is managed by Christophe Perrot-Minot, the 4th generation of winegrowers. Its production extends among others to 7 Grands Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin and Clos Vougeot and 14 Premiers crus located in Chambolle-Musigny and Nuits-Saint-Georges. The style of the house is an aromatic, complex, mineral wine with beautiful layers of flavors and an impressive, long and slightly bitter finish .

-Jacky Truchot: the legendary Jacky Truchot founded this estate in 1978 before selling it to his neighbour, David Dubond. Although the estate has left few traces, its wines have remained under the radar of many collectors because of their elegance and refinement.

-Geantet Pansiot: the 12 ha vineyard of this estate is managed in sustainable cultivation, half of which is occupied by the village Gevrey-Chambertin and 3 1/2 ha by Burgundy. The wines of this family in the 4th generation are generous, powerful, refined in the image of real Gevrey-Chambertin.

-Tortochot: the 12 ha of this estate are managed by Brigitte and Chantal Tortochot, who are now in the 4th generation of wine producers. Chambertin AOC and Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru are the main wines produced by this estate. The latter produces wines offering excellent value for money compared to other estates of the same quality. These are rare, pure, fresh, balanced and refined wines that will quickly find their place in the cellar of discerning collectors.

-Domaine de la Vougeraie: this 37 ha estate located in Prémeaux covers an enviable portfolio of about thirty appellations cultivated in biodynamics. There are 6 Grands Crus including Musigny, Bonnes Mares, Clos Vougeot, Charmes Chambertin, Mazoyères, Corton Clos du Roi and Corton Charlemagne. Its red wines have a medium garnet color with a nose of raspberry, cherry, wet stone or forest floor. On tasting, they have a velvety texture thanks to the tannins that coat the flavors of cherries and wet earth with excellent acidity. The finish is long and pleasant.

-Dujac: the 17 ha of this estate founded by Jacques Seysses in 1967 include 7 plots in Grands Crus, magnificent Premiers crus including Malconsorts in Vosne and Aux Combottes in Gevrey. The entire estate was certified organic in 2008. It produces fine wines, with elegant aromas of cherries, tobacco, wild flowers with a medium body enhanced by raspberry flavors, sweet spices and a sparkling finish that vents at the end of the mouth.

-Joseph Roty: the current leaders of this estate located in the Côte des Nuits are in the 11th generation after 1710. The family vineyard of 12 ha produces Grands Crus, Premiers Crus and village appellations such as Gevrey-Chambertin or Marsannay. 80% of the production is intended for export. This is why its products are often out of stock, as they are offered in limited quantities. Its wines have a seductive, refined style with an intense and generous nose, silky and ripe tannins and a juicy and spicy palate. They have good aging potential .

-Ponsot: a biodynamic estate that produces one of the greatest Burgundy red wines. Its wines have a fantastic, fruity, tarry nose. The palate is concentrated, spicy, well structured with a little tannins and a deep finish .

-Domaine Leroy: the 17 ha of this estate founded by Jacques Seysses in 1967 include 7 plots in Grands Crus, magnificent Premiers Crus including Malconsorts in Vosne and Aux Combottes in Gevrey. The entire estate was certified organic in 2008. It produces fine wines, with elegant aromas of cherries, tobacco, wild flowers with a medium body enhanced by raspberry flavors, sweet spices and a sparkling finish that vents at the end of the mouth.

-Denis Mortet: in the 90s, this estate was a reference in pinot noir in the world of Burgundy wines with its Gevrey-Chambertin wines. His wines were sumptuous, opulent before becoming what they are today: elegant, fine with a hint of minerality.

-Camus father and son: this estate already existed in the 18th century. Today, it produces Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. Its wines have a mineral, discreet or textured nose. The palate is intense and impresses with its length and penetrating or sustained acidity .

-Jadot: this estate is also a must in the production of Burgundy wines. Its 60 ha of vineyards produce a large number of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. Its Red Grands Crus have powerful aromas of undergrowth, red berries and mushrooms. The flavor palette has notes of red fruits, herbs or minerals with heavy tannins .

-Bouchard father and son: this 130 ha estate is one of the oldest wine houses in Beaune, as it was founded in 1731. Its wine portfolio includes a hundred climates including Grands Crus, Premiers Crus, villages, regional appellations or Burgundy appellations and 4 monopolies. It is recognized for the exceptional quality and diversity of its wines.

-Mugneret Gibourg: this estate has existed since 1933. The third generation currently manages this house. Its red wines have aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, black plum, wood fumes, spices, truffle with a structured, balanced mouth and a long finish.

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