Gevrey Chambertin
Category
Red
Grapes
100 % Pinot noir
Appellation
Gevrey-Chambertin (AOC)
Producer
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Size
750 ml
Degree of alcohol
13 %
Serving temperature
14 °C
Available in these provinces
Québec
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Terroir
The Taupenot-Merme Domaine cultivates 13 Ha of vines spread over 20 appellations in Côte-de-Beaune and Côte de Nuits. They are located in the heart of Côte de Nuits, in Morey-Saint-Denis, and exist for 8 generations. -
Vinification and maturation
The harvest are manual, by a severe sorting. The Taupenot-Merme Domaine carries out a traditional vinification in stainless steel vats. The vatting time is 15 to 20 days. This wine is then aged for 12 months in oak barrels from l'Allier. The wine is then bottled at the domaine.
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Features
This wine has an intense aromatic expression, evoking blackcurrant berries and other red or black berries, animal notes of musk and fur. The palate is fat and round, quite powerful, associating with the tannins a mellowness always abundant and a good level of acidity. This wine has a beautiful length and masculinity, typical of this appellation.
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Food Pairings
To magnify the power of this wine and its animal notes, an elaborate cuisine is recommended. Ideal with a leg of lamb, bourguignon beef, rooster au vin or powerful cheeses (except the blue ones).
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Terroir
The Taupenot-Merme Domaine cultivates 13 Ha of vines spread over 20 appellations in Côte-de-Beaune and Côte de Nuits. They are located in the heart of Côte de Nuits, in Morey-Saint-Denis, and exist for 8 generations.
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Vinification and maturation
The harvest are manual, by a severe sorting. The Taupenot-Merme Domaine carries out a traditional vinification in stainless steel vats. The vatting time is 15 to 20 days. This wine is then aged for 12 months in oak barrels from l'Allier. The wine is then bottled at the domaine.
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Features
This wine has an intense aromatic expression, evoking blackcurrant berries and other red or black berries, animal notes of musk and fur. The palate is fat and round, quite powerful, associating with the tannins a mellowness always abundant and a good level of acidity. This wine has a beautiful length and masculinity, typical of this appellation.
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Food Pairings
To magnify the power of this wine and its animal notes, an elaborate cuisine is recommended. Ideal with a leg of lamb, bourguignon beef, rooster au vin or powerful cheeses (except the blue ones).