Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

A shallow sea withdrew over 100 million years ago leaving a peneplain consisting of a horizontal pile of marine sediment deposited in the Jurassic period. After the erection of the Alpes, several faults were produced, one between Lyon and Dijon gave birth to the Côtes de Nuits and Beaune. The formation of the Côte, with its eastern exposure, brought the Jurassic era's geology up to date.

The Combe de Lavaux would eventually form an impressive alluvial cone extending from the vineyard to the plain. On one side of this valley the Côte des Grands Crus may be found, extending almost all the way to Morey, with its nine esteemed wines. The soil is a brown calcareous soil.

Charmes-Chambertin is one of these 9 Grands Crus. The vineyard is situated on a subsoil of marl, covered by a thin surface of scree and the finest silt. Brown chalky soil developed over these deposits.

Grape 

Pinot Noir

Surface area 

0,57 hectare

Ageing 

Aged 15 months in new barrels

Characteristics of the wine

This terroir produces a wine with lots of charm, and extraordinary notes of red fruit, licorice and leather. Its firm structure allows for a minimum of 10 years of ageing.

Tasting notes

Considered to be a feminine wine with plenty of finesse and elegance. Small red berries and silky tannins on the palate. To be served within 7 to 10 years, see the vintage chart for more information.