Domaine du Couvent - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Champonnet" 2020 (750ml)
Price: $159.99
| Producer | Domaine du Couvent |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 70137 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine du Couvent Description
The Chéron family’s history in Burgundy started with an auspicious purchase in the 1930s: a few rows of Pinot Noir in Clos du Vougeot. Today winemaker Philippe Chéron still tends the same vines that his savvy grandfather acquired, plus some 25 acres of prime vineyard land in the Côte de Nuits. Philippe calls himself a “winemaker in the service of vineyards,” and it’s more than clear that each precious bottle from this small estate puts terroir center stage. Farmed organically, Philippe’s wines—including three monopole vineyards in Gevrey—are a very exciting discovery in red Burgundy.
This excellent premier cru vineyard is the natural extension of grand cru Ruchottes-Chambertin to the north. Here stony limestone soils give birth to an expressive, exuberant wine, a “great classic” of Gevrey, says winemaker Philippe Chéron.
Tasting Note: Aromas of black fruits, earth, spice, savory notes. Medium-bodied and smooth, supple tannins.
Wine Pairings: Red meat, game dishes, roasted duck
Burghound: 90-93 Points
There is good minerality to the tightly wound middle weight flavors that possess reasonably good refinement that contrasts noticeably with the firm, youthfully austere and moderately rustic finale. This quality if robust effort will require at least some patience.
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