The wines of Gevrey-Chambertin
Gevrey-Chambertin is the first of the more established villages as you move south from Dijon. Previously known as Gevrey-en-Montagne, it was the first in the region to add its most famous vineyard (Chambertin) to its name in the 19th century.
The wines from this village are typically the firmest, structured and rich expressions of Pinot Noir, historically with tannins that need time.
The village boasts the most Grands Crus of any in Burgundy, with Chambertin, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Chapelle-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Griotte-Chambertin, Latricières-Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin, Mazoyères-Chambertin and Ruchottes-Chambertin, while Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques can sometimes rival the Grands Crus.
Other stand-out sites include Premier Cru Combe aux Moines and Cazetiers, while Bel Air is the lone Premier Cru to sit above the Grands Crus, touching both Clos de Bèze and Ruchottes-Chambertin, and can produce some brilliant wines.
It’s home to an array of illustrious names, including Armand Rousseau, Trapet, Dugat-Py, Denis Mortet, Fourrier and Duroché – but look beyond these grandiose domaines to the hidden gem that is Heresztyn-Mazzini and the brilliant value found at Tortochot.
