Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Pierre Damoy |
Label Name: | Gevrey Chambertin |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Domaine’s grand cru wines have earned top scores (e. g. , Wine Spectator 95 for Chapelle‑Chambertin 2018; Chambertin/Clos‑de‑Bèze and Chambertin vintages have received high marks in other years). 2020 Côtes de Nuits vintage: highly rated overall
Tasting Note
Concentrated Pinot Noir: red and black cherry, plum, violet, spice and licorice, subtle toasted-vanilla oak, earthy/mineral undertones; silky texture, refined tannins and a long saline, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto (Western); Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi/Korean BBQ, miso-glazed aubergine (Asian).
Production Method
Hand-harvested from old vines with low yields; sustainable viticulture (reduced chemical use/no herbicides), traditional vinification with partial whole clusters, aged 12–18 months in French oak (village up to ~50% new).
Vineyard Info
Family domaine dating to early 20th century; Pierre Damoy modernized operations in 1992. Largest single owner in Clos‑de‑Bèze and extensive old‑vine holdings in Gevrey‑Chambertin.