Gevrey-Chambertin 2022
The name has prestigious overtones, and the place itself is about as noble as they come. To say the least, Gevrey-Chambertin is where the the real Burgundy Grands Crus begin…
Origin
Gevrey-Chambertin is a large town located at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits. It boasts one of the largest surface areas under vine with no fewer than 330 hectares under production. The vines are planted at altitudes of between 240 and 280 metres. The soil is limestone-based with a high proportion of clay marlstones from the scree of the Combe de Lavaux, giving power and roundness to the wines.
Our Gevrey-Chambertin comes from the bleding of two parcels: "Billard on Brochon" but also a climate called "Aux Echezeaux", on the border with the appellation Morey-Saint-Denis located under the Mazoyères-Chambertin.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: different types: brown limestone, sandy and very poor soil composed of gravel.
Orientation: South-East
Surface area under vine: 1.1918 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 23 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 40 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 1 & 11 September 2022.
The grapes were handpicked. They were sorted a first time in the vineyard and again on the sorting table when they arrived at the winery.
At the winery: the grapes were 70% destemmed but not crushed (they were left whole) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration with 30% of entire grapes lasted a total of 19 days including 2 days of cold maceration (12°C). Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 3 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 10 months with no racking using a proportion of 33% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time for very delicate oaking.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity in September 2023, unfined wine, very light filtration.
Number of bottles : 3,590.
Vintage
Abundance and excellence!
Despite the drought, we saw consistent volumes combined with quality. Almost no sorting was required as the grapes were superb. The winemaking process went smoothly. Perfect conditions offering the potential for some very fine wines.
Ageing potential: 7 to 10 years.
Awards
GUIDE BETTANE + DESSEAUVE 2025 - 93 points
JamesSuckling.com - 93 points
Tasting notes
With its brilliant ruby color, this wine reveals aromas of cherries, raspberries, violets and hints of cloves. Full-bodied on the palate, with good structure and firm tannins on the finish.
