Chambertin Grand Cru

Domaine du Clos Frantin

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Situation

Côte de Nuits

Level

AOC Grand cru

Grape variety

Pinot noir

The name Chambertin has been in use since the 13th century. History has it that a winegrower named Bertin planted the same variety of grapes in his field as his illustrious neighbour who owned the Clos de Bèze vineyard. The wines were perfect and the owner called his vineyard "Le Champ de Bertin" (Bertin's Field), which later became "Chambertin". Since then, this appellation, which was Napoleon's favourite, gained such fame that the village of Gevrey came to be known as Gevrey-Chambertin.
Our plot is located in the upper part of the Climat, on a gentle slope where the soil contains a rather high proportion of marls. The grapes here ripen later in comparison to our estate's other plots. It is therefore among the last to be harvested.

Tasting

This wine expresses the exceptional character of a grand terroir combined with that of a noble grape variety. The nose is intense and classy, combining notes of red and black fruit with subtle hints of green tea, tobacco, dried fruit (prune, date) which will evolve toward more complex scents (spices, forest undergrowth, leather...) over time. Rich, full bodied and powerful on the palate, with an extremely long, velvety finish.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with finely prepared roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, pork, game, duck), or with medium to mature cheeses.
Recipe suggestion: beef filet served with a red wine reduction

Serving and keeping

Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
Long aging potential: 7 to 10 years and more.

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