2021 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux, Tawse

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin |
Producer: Tawse |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 12.5% |
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Tasting Notes

16.5
Jancis Robinson Matthew Hayes - 15 Nov 22
0.25 ha of 45- to 60-year-old vines. 20% whole clusters, 50% new oak. Cask sample.Mid-dark cherry. Red cherries and sweet raspberry on the nose. Nice concentration and definitely no dilution. Fine, elegant powdery tannins. Sweet and mature. (MH)
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2035
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.