Is Gevrey-Chambertin a Grand Cru?
Is Gevrey-Chambertin a Grand Cru?
Out of just over 450 hectares (1,100 acres) of vines in the Gevrey-Chambertin commune, 84 hectares (207 acres) are covered by the Premier Cru designation. Only around 55 hectares (136 acres) is classified as Grand Cru.
What type of wine is Gevrey-Chambertin?
Pinot Noir
Just like their big grand cru brothers, all Gevrey-Chambertin wines are made almost exclusively from Pinot Noir. Widely regarded as being Burgundy’s most full-bodied and structured, the village’s wines have a particular intensity of color, aroma and flavor about them, not to mention impressive longevity.
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. Chambertin itself is situated above (to the west of) the Route des Grands Crus.
What is the best Gevrey-Chambertin?
Best Gevrey-Chambertin Champonnet Wine
| Wine Name | Grape | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Domaine Denis Mortet Les Champonnet, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France | Pinot Noir | 93 |
| Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini Les Champonnets, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France | Pinot Noir | 92 |
| Domaine Louis Boillot Champonnet, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France | Pinot Noir | 91 |
Where does Gevrey Chambertin red wine come from?
A barrel cellar of a Gevrey-Chambertin wine producer. Gevrey-Chambertin wine is produced in the communes of Gevrey-Chambertin and Brochon in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy. The Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) Gevrey-Chambertin may be used only for red wine with Pinot noir as the main grape variety.
What’s the difference between Charmes and Gevrey Chambertin?
Chambertin-Clos de Bèze may also be called Chambertin, without the “Clos de Bèze” part, and Charmes-Chambertin and Mazoyères-Chambertin both have the same production zone, meaning that these names can be used interchangeably by producers. ^ a b “BIVB: Gevrey-Chambertin” (PDF). Retrieved November 17, 2009.
What foods are good to eat with Gevrey Chambertin wine?
The potency of Gevrey-Chambertin wines makes it a suitable accompaniment to stews and strong-flavoured cooking, such as grilled red meat, leg of mutton, beef Bourguignon, rabbit stew, coq au vin, coq au Chambertin, and strong cheeses, including Époisses de Bourgogne . A village-level Burgundy wine from Gevrey-Chambertin.
Where is the start of the Chambertin vineyard?
The start of the Chambertin vineyard, as seen from the Route des Grands Crus. The nine Grands Crus all lie to the south of the town, on both sides of the Route des Grands Crus. Chambertin is the most famous of these vineyards.