Gevrey-Chambertin
Gevrey Chambertin, an exceptional vineyard
Although already present in the first centuries of our era, the Gevrey Chambertin acquired its letters of nobility under the reign of Emperor Napoleon, who made the chambertin wineRomanée Conti, his favorite beverage, which he only occasionally betrayed with a glass of champagne. Located on the Côte de Nuits, the appellation of Burgundy produces only red wines in the communes of Gevrey Chambertin and Brochon. The appellation zone, created in 1936, covers an area of over 400 hectares and is divided into three distinct appellations: Gevrey Chambertin Villages, Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru and Gevrey Chambertin Grand Cru, producing over 16,000 Hectolitres a year.A record number of prestigious wines in Burgundy
The vineyard alone includes nine grands crus in the appellation of wine Gevrey chambertin making it Burgundy's richest zone for wines of this type. To the south of the La Combe Lavaux nature reserve, these include the Ruchottes, Mazis, Clos de Bèze, Mazoyères, Latricières, Chapelle, Charmes, Griotte and Chambertin appellations. The Gevrey Chambertin vineyards also boast an extraordinary 26 Premiers Crus, among the most renowned in Burgundy.A fine, powerful character
Gevrey Chambertin wines are powerfully colored red wines made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. Although pleasant to drink young, Gevrey Chambertin wines are above all wines for laying down, and very often for laying down with the Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. Primary notes of red fruits such as raspberry, blackberry, wild strawberry and blackcurrant fade with age, evolving into a complex aroma of candied and dried fruit, with hints of leather, liquorice and mushroom. Aging in oak barrels for 18 months gives Gevrey Chambertin wines their powerful character.Complex terroirs for structured wines
The limestone and marl soils, rich in clay sediments and fossilized shells, give the wines from theAOC appellation elegance and finesse with exceptional firmness and body. The Côte d'Or's semi-continental climate, with oceanic and Mediterranean influences, gives the wine an inimitable aromatic subtlety.Gevrey Chambertin, the gourmet beverage
Advanced ageing wines should be decanted and served at a temperature of 15 to 16 degrees. Chambertin's imposing stature and powerful palate make it a carnivorous wine that goes perfectly with game birds or game hairs. A pheasant salmi or wild boar civet will be sublimated by a wine that's a perfect match. grand vin de Gevrey Chambertin. It also goes very well with a platter of cow's or goat's cheeses.Buy the best Gevrey-Chambertin wines in private sale!
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Joseph Drouhin - Gevrey-Chambertin 2022
16+/20 Jancis Robinson
"The discreet nose suggests that this is a fairly dense wine. On the palate, the fruit is very present and charming, followed by slightly biting tannins." (Jancis Robinson 2023)
Domaine Huguenot - Gevrey-Chambertin 2022
94/100 Bettane & Desseauve
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1*Étoile Hachette
A blend of several parcels located at the bottom of the village on combe scree, which give the wine great finesse and elegance. This Gevrey is beautifully structured, with velvety tannins and a very fine grain, without harshness. Pleasant young and to drink on its fruit, it is also a wine for laying down.
Domaine Bertrand Bachelet - Gevrey-Chambertin Les Seuvrées rouge 2022
Draped in a satiny ruby color, this cuvée will amaze you with its bewitching notes of blackberry, violet and rose. On the palate, a hint of pepper adds structure, intensity and balance. To be enjoyed young or aged.
Chanson Père & Fils - Gevrey Chambertin 2019
5/5 (2 reviews)
93/100 RVF
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92/100 Wine Enthusiast
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91/100 Jeb Dunnuck
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90/100 Wine Spectator
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88-90/100 Burghound
"This sun-drenched Pinot offers juicy, concentrated raspberry and redcurrant flavors, enhanced by fresh violets and a sharp mineral touch. From the northern part of the appellation, on the edge of the premier crus, this is a refined yet immediately pleasing expression of Gevrey-Chambertin that should remain at its peak until 2027." (Wine Enthusiast 2022)
Bouchard Père & Fils - Gevrey-Chambertin 2019
90/100 Tim Atkin
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89+/100 Robert Parker
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89/100 Burghound
This Gevrey-Chambertin, with its dark garnet-red color and brown and mauve highlights, has an intense, fragrant bouquet of fruit with a subtle animal note. A well-structured red on the palate, with good body and good ageing potential...
Louis Jadot - Gevrey Chambertin 2017
89/100 Robert Parker
"Revisited from the bottle, Jadot's 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Village (Maison Louis Jadot) presents beautifully, floating in the glass with scents of raspberry and cassis mingled with notes of candied bark, smoked meat and loamy soil. Medium-bodied, supple and enveloping, its succulent core of fruit is supported by powdery tannins and lively acidity. [...]" (Wine Advocate 2020)
Louis Jadot - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2017
17,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve
"Racy and spicy on the nose, dark, deep, racy, great expression of vintage and terroir." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) . A very fine interpretation of the "Les Cazetiers" vineyard, located at the start of the Combe de Lavaux fault. of the Combe de Lavaux, on slightly stony, clay-limestone soils. stony soils.
Domaine Faiveley - Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018
4/5 (2 reviews)
93/100 Wine Spectator
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93/100 James Suckling
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16/20 RVF
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90/100 Robert Parker
"Redegusted in bottle, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes offers aromas of sweet berries, black truffle and spice, framed by a discreet woody touch. It's medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with a concentrated, rich and youthfully reserved core built around velvety tannins and lively acids." (Wine Advocate 2021)
Domaine Huguenot - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru 2018
93/100 RVF
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1*Étoile Hachette
"A wine designed for long ageing, but which is already showing its seductive side today. The aroma harmoniously blends fruit and wood. The palate is well-balanced and suave, with a solid structure". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)
Domaine Huguenot - Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018
Made from old vines aged 85 years or more, this Gevrey offers a powerful, generous style. With ripe fruit, the body is suave, deep and juicy. The mid-palate is powerful tannins and a spicy finish. A superb cru for laying down.
Decelle & Fils - Gevrey-Chambertin 2017
4/5 (1 review)
15,5/20 RVF
This Gevrey-Chambertin unfurls a fresh, fruity nose of blackcurrant, licorice and raspberry. With an attack of assertive freshness and tannins reminiscent of its appellation, this is a gourmet red.
René Bouvier - Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois 2017
4/5 (3 reviews)
16/20 RVF
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16/20 Bettane & Desseauve
"The wine had finished malolactic fermentation very early, and is beginning to complexify its aromatic palette. Superb, ready to drink, it will keep. But why bother, the gourmet nuances of a Gevrey a few years old are already there." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) A very fine bottle to be enjoyed now or left to age.
Domaine Antonin Guyon - Gevrey-Chambertin La Justice 2017
4.5/5 (2 reviews)
16/20 Bettane & Desseauve
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15/20 RVF
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89-91/100 Burghound
"Nearly two hectares of vines in this climate on the border of the Brochon commune, with its stony, sunny soil. La Justice isn't as stiff as it seems, and while serious, it knows how to be round and supple in its gibriaçoise version." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) A fine bottle!
Domaine René Bouvier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux 2016
17/20 RVF
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87-89/100 Robert Parker
"Notes of redcurrant, raspberry and dried flowers: a profiled, naturally gourmand and elegant material unfolds with depth and vigor, supported by very fine tannins." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF)
Domaine François Parent - Gevrey-Chambertin 2015
4.5/5 (2 reviews)
2*Coup de Coeur Hachette
"This Gevrey is immediately seductive with its intense yet elegant aromatic expression of black fruits, licorice and a well-integrated touch of wood. The palate shows great harmony: fruit, skilfully balanced ageing, firm but fine-grained tannins and a long, fresh finish. A wine to look forward to in the coming years. The 2015 vintage at its best". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018)