Is Gevrey-Chambertin a good wine?
It is generally better than the lighter, although wonderfully fragrant Chapelle-Chambertin and Gevrey’s largest Grand Cru, the pure and seductive (if variable) Charmes-Chambertin. Gevrey also has some outstanding Premier Crus on the south-east-facing slopes above the town.
What is Chambertin grand cru?
Chambertin is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red wine in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, with Pinot noir as the main grape variety.
What does Gevrey Chambertin taste like?
Gevrey-Chambertin wines are highly colourful and potent for Burgundies, with intense aromas and flavours evoking blackcurrant, cherry, musk and liquorice, among others.
What is Gevrey Chambertin known for?
The French commune of Gevrey Chambertin is home to some of the world’s most elegant red wines made from the Pinot Noir grape. No wonder it’s often called the “king” of Burgundy wine.
Where is Chambertin?
| Gevrey-Chambertin | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Côte-d’Or |
| Arrondissement | Beaune |
Is 2017 a good vintage in Burgundy?
For Burgundy, the 2017 vintage was generally very good. The 2016 growing season was widely considered to be awful and, by 2017, the vines were still in a state of recovery. The winter was cool and dry and – despite a particularly cold turn in January – without snowfall.
Where is Gevrey Chambertin wine made?
Gevrey-Chambertin Wine. Gevrey-Chambertin – a village in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits district – produces some of the world’s most prestigious and expensive red wines. The village is home to nine grand cru vineyards, comfortably more than any other Burgundy village (the nearest contender is Vosne-Romanée).
What is Gevrey-Chambertin?
A village-level Burgundy wine from Gevrey-Chambertin. In 2008, 409.65 hectares (1,012.3 acres) of vineyard surface was in production for Gevrey-Chambertin at village and Premier Cru level, making it the largest village-named appellation of the Côte de Nuits, and the second largest of the Côte d’Or, just behind Beaune AOC.
What is the best Premier Cru vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin?
Clos Saint-Jacques, which is situated in the centre of the group of Premiers Crus to the northwest of the village, is typically the most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyard of Gevrey-Chambertin.
How many climats are there in Gevrey-Chambertin?
The 26 climats in Gevrey-Chambertin listed below are classified as Premier Cru vineyards. Some of the Premier Cru vineyards are located around the group of Grand Cru vineyards, south of the village, while some are located together on a slope to the northwest of the village.