Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Ol.Bernstein |
Label Name: | Gevrey Cham. 1er Cru Champeaux |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous 92–94 pts (2016); The Wine Advocate 91–93 pts (2016); trade listings note recommended drinking window c. 2022–2030 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Tasting Note
Raspberry and red‑cherry fruit with floral (violet) and subtle black‑fruit notes, spicy/earthy undercurrents, chalky minerality and refined, slightly rustic tannins. Energetic, focused and medium‑bodied with a long, palate‑cleansing finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, charcuterie and aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon/black cod, Korean bulgogi, soy‑braised short ribs, shiitake‑based dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; high proportion whole‑cluster fermentation, gentle extraction (light pigeages/pump‑overs), élevage in French oak (significant new oak for 1er/Grand Cru) until bottling.
Vineyard Info
Maison Olivier Bernstein, founded 2007, is a micro‑négociant/domaine based in Beaune. Bernstein acquired his Les Champeaux parcel in 2012 (c.42 ares); vines ~55 years old; focus on precise viticulture and small‑batch premier/grand cru bottlings.