Champy : Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Les Cazetiers" 2011

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers" 2011 Champy

Tasting notes

Colour
This red wine from France reveals a deep ruby hue with remarkable intensity.

Nose
The bouquet displays fine complexity centred on red berry fruit, enhanced by peppery touches and delicate notes of sweet spice reminiscent of cinnamon and liquorice.

Palate
The palate offers a structure that is both generous and full of elegance. The remarkably fine tannins bring a velvety texture, supported by lovely acidity. The finish lingers, giving way to subtle mineral and earthy nuances.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs wonderfully with slow-cooked or braised meats, such as beef fillet with morels or game in sauce. It is also a perfect match for roast poultry with forest mushrooms, as well as characterful cheeses like Époisses or Saint-Nectaire.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate this Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers" 2011, it is best served at a temperature between 14 and 16°C, decanted thirty to sixty minutes before tasting. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared until around 2026.

The richness and structure of a Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru

The estate

Founded in 1720 by Edme Champy, Maison Champy stands as the oldest négociant-éleveur house in Burgundy. Based in the heart of Beaune, it tends a vineyard of around 21 hectares. Historically renowned for its spirit of innovation, notably through its collaboration with Louis Pasteur, the estate has preserved an excellence of craftsmanship recognised by the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label. Today, the estate belongs to the AdVini group, with a management team led by Thierry Bellicaud and Dimitri Bazas, who continue to uphold the authentic identity of this Burgundian institution.

The vineyard

This Gevrey-Chambertin comes from the "Les Cazetiers" climat, located in the northern part of the appellation. Rising to between 290 and 360 metres in altitude, this sloping terroir enjoys a fine east to south-east exposure. The vines thrive on well-drained soils composed of crinoidal limestone and clay-rich marl, while benefiting from cool air currents flowing down from the Combe de Lavaux, ensuring a slow, balanced ripening.

The vintage

2011 stands out for its particularly early growing cycle, with budburst in early April and flowering several weeks ahead of schedule in May. While the summer was marked by considerable weather instability, with rain and storms in July, the return of warm, dry weather at the end of August allowed the berries to reach optimal ripeness.

Winemaking and aging

The Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers" 2011 is crafted using traditional methods that respect the terroir. Following a cold pre-fermentation maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts, regular punching down and pumping over are carried out. The wine is then aged in 228-litre French oak barrels, with around 25% new oak, refining its structure.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.