Gevrey ChambertinLouis Latour

Region : Burgundy, Côte de Nuits

Appellation : Gevrey-Chambertin AC

Village : Gevrey-Chambertin

Grape Variety : 100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard Data :

Average Vine Age : 30 years

Soil Composition : Limestone / Chalk

Average Yield : 40hl/ha

Harvest : Hand harvested

Winemaking :

Fermentation Vessel : Large open oak vats

Maturation : 10-12 months

Barrel Type : French oak, Louis Latour cooperage

Description : Situated about 10 Km from Dijon, Gevrey-Chambertin is one of the first viticultural villages in the Côte de Nuits. Planted only with Pinot Noir, here with find the hierarchy of the Burgundian appellations: to the North, the premiers crus and to the South the grand crus. The village appellations are gathered on the bottom of the slope. The sparse and pebbly limestone-rich, brown-red soils give the Gevrey-Chambertin power and body. A great Côte de Nuits classic!

Cellaring Potential : To keep for 6-8 years

Suggested Food Match : Hare stew, venison with grand veneur sauce, Epoisses.

Serving temperature : Between 16 & 17°C

• Gevrey Chambertin 2017 LL FR
• Gevrey Chambertin 2017 LL EN