THE APPELLATION
Chambertin takes its name from a Burgonde who owned a field adjoining the Clos de Bèze. The property took so the name of Chambertin. The winemaker was gifted and his wine excellent. Everybody spoke about the “Champs de Bertin” (Bertin’s filed) to refer to his vineyard. In the 13th Century, Chambertin became a word used frequently in every language.
In 1847, the name Chambertin was associated with that of Gevrey by a law ruled by King Louis-Philippe. Gevrey undoubtedly takes its name from its topography, a gorge coming out of a valley, gorge coming from latin word gaba and “gave” meaning a torrent rushing down a gorge.
THE TERROIR
This cuvée is coming from vine within the district of Gevrey-Chambertin, facing south east. They are planted on very well drained pebble laden soil, produced by altered alluvial cone deposit, from the outlet of Combe Lavaux.
AGE OF VINES: 40 years
NATURE OF SOILS: clay and limestone well drained due to pebbles of rock debris.
ALTITUDE: around 220 m
VINTAGE: A GREAT CLASSIC, THE RESULT OF A UNIQUE YEAR
The 2020 vintage is quite unique. To begin with, the conditions and context surrounding its production were relatively complicated for everyone. In addition, this year was a historically precocious one, from budburst to harvest. The hot and sunny weather also ensured the grapes were bursting with health on the vines.
Despite the high temperatures and almost constant drought conditions, in addition to their rich aromas, the wines are also revealing a freshness that is as unexpected as it is remarkable.
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