2014 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux Vieille Vigne, Fourrier

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin |
Producer: Fourrier |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13.5% |
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Tasting Notes

91-93
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 16
Bright, dark red. Black cherry, licorice and spices on the nose. Seriously concentrated flavors of raspberry and saline minerality display noteworthy tactile depth and energy. Densely packed, sweet and long, with very suave tannins.
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Gevrey-Chambertin Fine Wine

Gevrey-Chambertin

Gevrey-Chambertin, a prestigious Burgundy appellation in Côte de Nuits, is renowned for producing powerful Pinot Noir wines, often called the "King of Burgundy." These wines are known for bold flavours, complex aromas of dark cherries, blackcurrants, truffles, and spices, with robust structure and excellent ageing potential. The appellation includes nine Grand Cru vineyards, notably Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze. Top producers like Domaine Armand Rousseau, Domaine Fourrier, and Domaine Denis Mortet craft wines that reflect the unique terroir and tradition of Gevrey-Chambertin.