Presentation
King Chambertin. A mythical wine, the greatest of Gevrey-Chambertin’s great wines is often nicknamed "King Chambertin", designating both its undisputed title as suzerain of the northern Côte de Nuits’s Grand Crus and the fact that it was often reserved for service at the French kings’ court. Our extremely rare Chambertin - only one barrel is produced - is a legendary wine, a wine that the world’s most distinguished wine connoisseurs dream of tasting.
Terroir
The Grand Cru Chambertin appellation represents the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin, as much from a symbolic as a geographical point of view, as the lieu-dit is located at the heart of the 9 Grand Crus, south of the village.The grapes come from 50-year-old vines located at the foot of the Chambertin vineyards, in the middle of the climat. The rows of vines run from the Route des Grands Crus towards the slope and thrive in limestone subsoils that contain white marls.
Winemaking
The grapes from this legendary vineyard were handpicked and carefully sorted, first in the vineyard and again at the winery than completely destemmed. Fermentation got off to a quick start and was punctuated by two daily pump-overs at the beginning of fermentation and gentle punching of the cap towards the middle. After 20 days of fermentation, the wine was racked and the pomace was gently pressed. Ageing started in a fine-grained new oak barrel sourced from Central France forests before the wine was racked again and transferred into a barrel that had already been used for 5 vintages. Total ageing time reached 17,5 months.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Production volume : 278 BOTTLES, 9 MAGNUMS
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Tasting
Lovely ruby color. The nose is fresh and expressive, seducing with aromas of fresh red fruits (strawberry, cherry) complemented by indulgent pastry notes (strawberry tart, vanilla cream). Subtle mineral hints (graphite, slate), typical of the terroir, are also present, along with noble wood and spice accents (cedar, incense). On the palate, the attack is both saline and velvety, dense yet precise. Flavors unfold around ripe cherry, kirsch, and raspberry, enriched by nuances of dark chocolate, caramel, and well-baked bread. Noble notes of cigar, rum, raisin, and vanilla extend the tasting experience. The finish is long and distinguished, supported by exceptionally fine tannins. A wine of superb elegance, full of nuance and remarkable class.
Food pairings
Serve with honey glazed duck breast, veal sauté with paprika or a moussaka.
Reviews
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