Description
Gevrey Chambertin is one of Burgundy’s most prestigious villages in the Côte de Nuits producing consistently exceptional Pinot Noir. The Lucien Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin is no exception, with layers of flavour, good structure and a long, satisfying finish, as well as the trademark red fruits of top Pinot Noir.
TASTING NOTE: Deep red, very smooth and with the richness that great Pinot Noir from the Cote de Nuits can provide. Lovely red fruits, spice and cherry aromas, with a touch of complexity from five years of age. On the palate this wine displays good structure, lovely fine tannins and rich, juicy fruit characters. It’s smooth, full of flavour and delicious. 13.5% alcohol.
PAIRING AND SERVING IDEAS: Coq au Vin will go beautifully with Burgundian Pinot Noir! Also favoured with cheeses such as Gruyère.
ABOUT: Pierre Boillot inherited this domaine from his father Lucien, whose name it still carries. Somewhat rarely he makes wine from vineyards in both the Côtes de Beaune and the Côtes de Nuits. A few years ago Pierre gained full control over this domaine and instituted a rigorous revitalising of the soils and vines in all of his vineyards. Pierre’s wines are classic examples of their appellations: his aim is transparent, terroir-driven wines of purity and finesse that reflect the vintage. His wine is neither fined nor filtered meaning that it will throw a good sediment in time. Maximum 30% new oak barrels were used to age this Gevrey and it was aged in cellar for 16 to 18 months.
