Last Thursday, the winegrowers of Gevrey-Chambertin, in Côte de Nuits , organized their traditional King Chambertin event. The festivities began in the afternoon with the tasting of around one hundred bottles of the 2021 vintage (most of which are still aging) of Gevrey-Chambertin villages Premier crus and grand crus. As we were able to observe in our tasting last spring (August-September issue of Bourgogne Aujourd'hui The capricious weather of the vintage is reflected in the wines, with a great deal of heterogeneity in style and quality across the cuvées presented. One thing is clear: sandwiched between "sunny" vintages, 2021 takes us back to the past, with medium-bodied, chiseled wines where freshness and purity prevail over richness and body. You may or may not love this style of "classic" vintage, which is becoming increasingly rare in Burgundy, but that's the way it is! Below, you'll find our favorites from this tasting of the King of Chambertin.
TRAPET FATHER AND SONGevrey-Chambertin cuvée 1859 - 15.5 out of 20Raspberry aromas; on the palate, beautiful fine tannins and a fresh fruitiness. Grand cru Chapelle-Chambertin - 16,5Fresh, cherry-like attack, with delicate, fine acidity and silky tannins; a small spicy woody note in the mid-palate, but the fruitiness persists in length.
TAUPENOT-MERMEGevrey-Chambertin - 15,5 A fruity attack of cherry and redcurrant, with spicy notes of pepper and nutmeg. Present, supple tannins and a chalky, mineral finish.Grand cru Mazoyere-Chambertin - 16,5The nose reveals aromas of wood and explosive fruitiness. The attack on the palate is cherry-like, with great precision. The textured palate has melted tannins, a long finish, and a mineral, stony character.
Rossignol -TrapGevrey-Chambertin Les Etelois - 15,5Pleasant freshness on the palate, with cherry flavors, a taut and precise finish.
MARC ROYGevrey-Chambertin cuvée Alexandrine - 15,5Fruity, cherry-like attack. The tannins are present, soft, and the wine is very drinkable.
Domaine FaiveleyGevrey-Chambertin old vines - 15.5A wine of beautiful intensity. Precise aromas of black fruit. The palate is still a little tight, but the whole is dense, fleshy and well-balanced. Grand cru Latricières -Chambertin - 16Delicate aromas of gingerbread, red and black fruits. The wine is long on the palate, elegant, with the fruitiness still very present, a touch of sweetness and a pure finish.
DENIS MORTETGevrey-ChambertinMy Cuvée-16A concentrated nose, with a lovely presence of black fruits (cherry, blueberries…), menthol notes, and freshness. Very supple tannins and a finish of spices and black pepper. Gevrey-Chambertin: My Five Terroirs - 16Aromas predominantly spicy. A refined palate with silky tannins, flavors of black cherry and pepper, and good persistence. Spices dominate the finish. Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques - 17,5A nose of menthol and dark fruit... On the palate, black cherry and spices are beautifully integrated, with a delicate, lingering freshness. Behind the spices lies a remarkably delicate mouthfeel, generous fruit, and silky, elegant tannins.
MERCHANT-TAWSEGevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques - 15,5Floral, toasty notes… A supple attack on the palate, all with tannins and a beautiful length.Mazi-Chambertingrand cru - 16Toasty, spicy notes… Beautifully balanced texture, with some woody notes and lovely tannins.
HUMBERT BROTHERSGevrey-Chambertin old vines - 16,5A luscious, very fruity wine, with a lovely delicate freshness, cherry flavors, supple tannins and a delicately peppery finish. Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Poissenot - 16.5Very expressive aromas. Fruity, luscious palate with flavors of raspberry coulis, blackberries, a delicate freshness, beautiful supple tannins and a saline finish.
HERESZTYN-MAZZINIGevrey-Chambertin old vines The pleasures-17Made with 50% whole bunches, this wine expresses concentrated aromas of wild strawberries, blackberries... On the palate, a lovely sweet woody-spicy note, a fleshy black fruitiness and a beautiful ripe and refined tannic structure. Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru La Perrière - 17,5Intense color. Fresh, delicate aromas of red berries and spices… The wine is dense, with elegant, supple tannins, generous and precise fruit, and a long, saline finish. Superb! Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Les Goulots -16,5Subtle toasty notes on the nose quickly fade, giving way to fresh, crisp cherry and morello cherry. Floral and morello cherry flavors on the palate, with a structured, firm, yet beautifully crafted finish. Shows great potential!
JÉRÔMEGALEYRANDGevrey-Chambertin Billiards - 16,5Aromas of faded roses and peonies. Fine, fresh, floral (roses…) palate, with a dense structure and a beautiful length. Gevrey-Chambertin Croisette - 17,5 Concentrated nose: faded flowers, peonies, violets… Blood orange flavors on the palate, with supple, pulpy tannins and a very present fruitiness.
SYLVIE ESMONIN Gevrey-Chambertin -16/16.5A slight reduction on the initial nose (toasty, woody, spicy) quickly gives way to fruit. The attack on the palate reveals candied cherry and raspberry, with a beautiful structure, very fine tannins, and plenty of freshness. Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Clos Saint-Jacques -16/16.5There cuvée emblematic of domaine It presents a nose that is still somewhat reserved, but a fruity palate of black cherry, beautiful dense tannins, and a spicy finish. Promising…
BRUNO CLAIR Gevrey Chambertin The Cazetiers- 16Concentrated fruity aromas: blackcurrant, blackberry, wild strawberry. The wine is structured and powerful, yet remains fleshy and charming. Gevrey-Chambertin premier cru Clos Saint-Jacques - 16.5Intense color. Expressive, rich aromas of black fruits: cherries, blackberries… Full, juicy, long, refined palate, still reserved, but the potential is there!
