Gevrey Chambertin Petite Chapelle

Gevrey Chambertin
Petite Chapelle
Vineyards situation
Gevrey Chambertin is the northernmost of the great communes of the Côte de
Nuits. There are 26 Premiers Crus and 8 Grands Crus.
Half of the Premiers Crus of Gevrey lie scattered around the perimeter of the
Grands Crus; the other half occupy a steep, Southeast facing slope to the north,
with calcareous clayish soils.
Côte de Nuits
Characteristics
Premier Cru
The vineyard « Petite Chapelle » is situated at the South of the village, close to
Grands Crus « Chapelle Chambertin » and « Griotte Chambertin ». The soil is
deep. The vineyards are very windy helping to produce good quality wines.
Red
100% Pinot Noir
Wine making
The fermentation takes place in vats for 3-4 weeks and then the wine aged 18-20
months in oak barrels before bottling.
Winemaker's comments / Gastronomy
Generally Gevrey Chambertin « Petite Chapelle » is well coloured. Tannins are
quite numerous, strong but finely flavoured.
Less dynamic than Premier Cru of Combe de Lavaux that are on a slope, Gevrey
Chambertin « Petite Chapelle » is rather close to Grand Cru « Mazoyères » and
« Chapelle ».
This wine will match quite strong and sophisticated dishes. It will perfectly
match boeuf bourguignon, leg of lamb and most matured cheeses, but not blue
cheese.
Preservation
This wine will certainly improve up to 8 to 20 years if kept in very good
conditions of temperature and humidity and following the vintage.