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GEVREY- CHAMBERTIN
gevrey-chambertin
"Clos de Meixvelle"
Region Burgundy – Côte de Nuits
Classification Village
Colour Red
Variety of grape Pinot noir
Land - soilClay-limestones
Age of the vines 52 years
Area 1 ha 80
Production 9000 bottles
Harvest By hand
A clos right in the centre of Gevrey-Chambertin (“meix” meaning “middle” in old French) surrounded by high protective walls, which contribute to its microclimate.
2017 vintage
Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on 12 and 13 September; grapes in perfect health; vatting for 20 days with two pigeages per day.
Maturation for 21 months in oak barrels. Bottled on 26 July 2019.
A bright garnet robe of good intensity. The taster is first met with a wonderful nose – rather sweet and spicy (gingerbread, clove). It then becomes more focused on liquorice with a floral note, giving it a lot of elegance. The barrel maturation manifests in notes of mocha, nutmeg and cinnamon. The palate? A tart juice – smooth, with finesse! The superb texture of taffeta and velvet results from the beautiful sweet and liquorice tannins from the perfectly ripened grapes, sheltered by the high walls of the clos. The liquorice flavour is accompanied by aromas of cherry stone, and gives an original ‘sweet and sour’ impression. This airy, pure, lacy wine that ends on a saline and elegant finish already provides a lot of pleasure now.
Food matching: guinea fowl, beef tataki
Aging potential: 9-15 years
Note Wine Spectator : 94/100
2016 vintage
Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Brilliant garnet robe.
The nose is already very open with notes of morello cherry, pomegranate and gingerbread. In line with the vintage, it is also warm, powerful and focused. The parcel is a true enclosure, encircled by walls; the sunny conditions of the vintage are amplified by the location. The nose evolves naturally towards notes of ripe stewed fruits, such as the damson. A slight vegetal hint reminiscent of roots steals into the background.
Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, the palate is already well established, showing a strong typicality; the cherry dominates the aromatic experience. A root note is also present and gives it some complexity, evoking a noble vegetal quality. Overall, the texture is firm, with a focus on the tannins that are warm and tart at the same time. This dense, focused, racy wine displays a more serious side to it this year. A long finish concludes the tasting. As for when it should be drunk, this wine is very versatile and can bring immediate pleasure or, for more astute wine lovers, could benefit from being laid down for a short period.
Food matching: coq au vin.
Aging potential: 9-15 years
Note Wine Spectator : 94/100
2015 vintage
Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on 10 September; perfectly healthy grapes; vatting for 19 days with two pigeages per day.
Aged for 21 months in oak barrels. Bottled on 2 August 2017.
Bright garnet robe.
The nose is open and direct, but also complex – stewed fruit, tobacco, spices – the order of which is curiously inversed when left to breathe! A woody aspect is present yet again in the form of a chocolate note.
The palate is direct, sophisticated, well established. Among the ripe fruits, a liquorice note is dominant. A good red-fruit tartness, typical of the Gevrey appellation, brings the tannins to the fore, which gives a "nicely" austere side to the vintage. Finally, the palate is fairly sharp, conveying the character of this terroir as it leaves the valley, expressed with a certain severity.
A minimal laying down is required/recommended.
Food matching: when young, with peppered steak; when more mature, with beef bourguignon.
Aging potential: 9-15 years
Note Wine Spectator : 90/100 - "An intense aroma of cherry pie introduces this taut, elegant red. Spice and earth notes add complexity and vivid acidity focuses the long finish."
2014 vintage
Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on September 17th, grapes in perfect health, vatted for 19 days with pigeage twice a day.
Aged for 22 months in oak barrels.
A beautiful bright garnet-red colour.
A superb nose, open and expressive, with notes of ripe fruit and spices (nutmeg, Szechuan pepper). Wood and "noble" herbal nuances in the background underpin the zest and acidity of this mouthfeel, bringing tension and depth.
Emphasised, the minerality makes the texture a bit austere. However, this fleeting austerity is balanced by notes of tobacco and spices. The finish is marked by tannins that are also a bit austere.
The ageing still dominates at this stage, but experienced palates will recognise a future "great" after cellaring for a few years.
This forthright, lively wine will be ideal for enjoying after a good day's hunting!
Food matching: Game birds, rib of beef
Aging potential: 10 years
2013 vintage
Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on October 8th, grapes in perfect health, vatted for 16 days with pigeage twice a day.
Aged for 22 months in oak barrels.
A bright medium-deep garnet colour.
An archetypal pinot nose with very subtle fruity, floral notes. Its long ageing in barrels is well assimilated.
The crisp, balanced and sweet mouthfeel reveals a texture of outstanding finesse to the palate. The nicely mellow tannins give this wine a natural smoothness.
Acidity and sweetness continue nicely balanced through to the finish.
All the pinot noir delicacy is expressed here with no excess or ornamentation: a model of its kind!
Food matching: Beef fillet with morels
Aging potential: 10 years
2012 vintage
Tasting notes by Allen Meadows Burghound.com
A notably ripe and intensely earthy nose of assorted dark barries, humus and game nuances is trimmed ln just enough wood to notice. The very generous and equally ripe mlddle weight flavors are very Gevrey in character with a robust finale that displays only a trace of austerity. This well-balanced effort should reward up to a decade of cellaring. Very solld quality here and worth your consideration.
Notation : 89/2020+
2011 vintage
Tasting notes by Laurent Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Harvested on September 6th, full destemming, vatted for 17 days with punching down and pumping over twice a day. Aged in barrels for 20 months (10% new barrels)
Bright ruby colour.
A pleasantly delicate, fine nose of red fruit with a slightly woody note evocative of almond paste.
In the mouth, the attack is clean, almost carbonic. The body is already there, with a touch of fullness in the tannins giving depth to the aftertaste.
This Gevrey, from the heart of the village, is a good introduction to this appellation's terroirs.
Food matching: veal (chops, grenadin), hard cheeses.
Aging potential: 7/10 years
2010 vintage
Tasting notes by L. Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Bright ruby colour.
A light ruby-red colour.
It has a powerful nose of stewed fruit and soft spices, and a very fine mouth with elegant, silky tannins. The texture is supple, delicate and discretely mineral. The barely perceptible woody note is balanced by cherry-stone accents. Great elegance characterises the finish of this cuvée that will delight lovers of accessible, refined Gevrey wines.
Goes well with: veal sweetbreads with morels, veal filet mignon, supreme of chicken.
2009 vintage
Tasting notes by L. Michelet « Burgundia Œnologie »
Bright ruby colour.
The nose is fine and flattering. Sweet liquorice and caramel nuances blossom in the foreground. A subtle slight note of leather adds an original touch, making the bouquet more complex.
Once in the mouth, the wine pleases with its accessible and harmonious aspect. The matter is full, supported by fresh and slightly acid tannins. The final extends these sensations in a homogenous and balanced whole. This is truly a wine for pleasure.
Goes well with: caramel pork, lacquered duck or duck à l'orange, pheasant.
Aging potential : 7/8 ans
Awards: 89 Allen Meadows « Burghound.com »
2008 vintage
Tasting notes by L. Michelet
A brilliant garnet-red colour.
The nose has spicy scents of garrigue. The freshness of mint is perceptible in the attack. The middle palate is dominated by cherry stone. The tasting ends with a slight tart note setting off the contents in the aftertaste.
Serve with: game, oriental cuisines, goat's cheese.
Notation : 89 Allen Meadows « Burghound.com »
2007 vintage
A bright ruby-red colour.
A powerful wood-scented nose with hints of spices and menthol. Aromas of fruits such as cherries appear after aeration.
The attack on the palate is straightforward. Spicy tannins are present, but well-balanced. A mix of fruit and spices dominate the finish.
Ideal with: capon, duck, pheasant, strong cheeses
Harvest: 6th September 2009
Notation : 88 Allen Meadows « Burghound.com »
2006 vintage
Harvest on September 26th, complete destemming, vatting for 20 days. Pigeage and remontage twice a day. Maturing for 20 months in oak barrels (15 % new barrels).
A light and bright garnet red colour. A both fruity (cherry) and spicy (peppermint) bouquet.
A tender wine on the palate revealing lots of freshness as well as notes of cherry and redcurrant. It presents beautiful finesse and a soft structure, which are directly linked to the quality of the gravely and not so clayey terroir.
Food matching: grilled rib of beef, Burgundy beef, regional cheeses
Aging potential: 7/8 years
Notation : 87 Allen Meadows « Burghound.com »
2002 vintage
comments by J.P RENARD tasting trainer at the BIVB
This is a Gevrey-Chambertin with a lively and luminous red robe. Its nose, after it has been allowed to breathe, opens into a fragrance of almonds, stone fruits and spices. Its balanced palate, with fresh acidity and a still tight tannin structure, will progressively become smoother.
A promising wine that comes into the category of the great keeping wines that require patience. But imagine the pleasure to be had along with coq au vin or stew.
Serving temperature: 16 °
Preserving: 8 /12 years