Gevrey Chambertin 2016 - Bouchard Père et Fils

Gevrey Chambertin 2016 - Bouchard Père & Fils 

In the heart of the Côte de Nuits, the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin concentrates the

the largest number of Grand Crus, including the legendary Chambertin and

Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze, which Napoleon loved. It is even said that the Emperor made his men salute him as he passed by these venerable vineyards. The wines of Gevrey-Chambertin, exclusively red, are highly sought after for their deep and velvety power.

 

TASTING NOTE : Intense and fragrant bouquet with fruit aromas doubled by a note of animal. Endowed with a good structure, it also knows how to express a beautiful flesh. Good potential for custody.

FOOD/WINE AGINGS: Grilled or roasted red meats, full-flavoured cheeses.

TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE: Between 17°C and 18°C.

GUARDIAN POTENTIAL: 5 to 7 years and over

SUPPLIES: The grapes come from contracts with winemakers who are committed to respecting Bouchard Père & Fils' strict quality criteria. We provide them with all our expertise so that the selection made is in accordance with our requirements.

VINIFICATION : Depending on the profile of the vintage, vatting can last from 15 to 18 days.

AGEING : 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, with 25 to 30% new barrels.

AGEING : This wine benefits from the optimal environmental conditions of the cellars of the Bastions of the old Château de Beaune.

GROWTH : Pinot Noir

GROUND OF APPEARANCE: Triassic limestone, marls, disaggregated stones, clay, potassium, phosphorus and iron

TOTAL AREA OF THE APPELLATION IN PRODUCTION :360 hectares