Gevrey-Chambertin "La Justice"

A great appellation in the Côte de Nuits, both for its size and its renown, Gevrey-Chambertin stands out for the impressive diversity of its terroirs. White wine is not produced here, only Pinot Noir grapes are grown.
Benefitting from east-southeastern exposure, "La Justice" is an extremely old Climat that lies along the median - therefore the best axis - of the cone that is composed of geological matter that descended from the combe over several millennia.
The name "Justice" comes from the fact that these plots once belonged to the Lord of Gevrey, the abbot of Cluny. He held absolute power over this portion of the land that had been attributed to him, and here, "justice" means "juridiction" from the Latin jurisdictio (the right to exercise justice and the resulting action).

Tasting

Deep nose combining scents of very red and black fruit (cherry, blueberry...) with hints of oak and spices that will evolve over time toward more animal notes (musk, fur). Delectable and velvety on the palate, this wine also boasts delicate structure, which contributes to its balance. The fruit found on the first nose is echoed on the lengthy finish.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, game), or with medium to mature cheeses.

Serving and keeping

Serve at 15-16°C (59-61°F).
Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Soil: Calcic brown soil containing marls, scree, and red silt

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time : 18 to 21 days

Ageing

Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 25% to 35%