Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ol.Bernstein
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Cham. 1er Cru Champeaux
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator — 93 points for Olivier Bernstein Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 2017. Jancis Robinson tasting (Dec 2018) noted the cuvée and 100% new oak. Other Olivier Bernstein premiers/grands have received high scores from Burghound, Vinous and Wine Spectator in various vintages

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Pinot Noir with red and black cherry, rose petal, earth, white pepper and baking spice; charred oak and meaty undertones, silky texture, firm tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, five-spice lamb, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Traditional Burgundian vinification in small vats with élevage in French oak barrels; the 2017 was noted as being aged in 100% new oak by Jancis Robinson. Controlled yields and careful élevage to express terroir.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Olivier Bernstein launched in 2007; sources most fruit under long-term contracts and acquired the Les Champeaux parcel in 2012. Focuses on old vines and small, high-quality production of premiers and grands crus.