Philippe Charlopin

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Based in Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Philippe Charlopin is one of the most recognizable names on the Côte de Nuits. Taken over in 1977 with just one and a half hectares of vines, the estate now spans 25 hectares spread across the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune, and the Chablisien, and bottles nearly thirty-five appellations, including eight grand crus. Philippe Charlopin, supported for several years by his son Yann, has established himself as a master in the art of vinifying Burgundian Pinot Noir, with a generous and sun-drenched style marked by vibrant fruit, rich texture, and remarkable balance. The estate is farmed organically and has accumulated numerous distinctions in the leading guides. 

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Philippe Charlopin Parizot Clos Saint Denis 1988
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Burgundy | Clos Saint Denis

Philippe Charlopin Parizot Clos Saint Denis 1988

€384.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€320.00 ex-VAT

History of Domaine Philippe Charlopin

The story began in 1977 when Philippe Charlopin, then very young, took over from his father in Gevrey-Chambertin. At the time, the estate comprised only one and a half hectares of vines, barely enough to make a living. The winemaker quickly gained attention with a resolutely modern approach, even if it meant challenging certain Burgundian traditions: drastically reduced yields, late harvests seeking maximum ripeness, rigorous sorting, and ambitious barrel aging. This approach initially divided critics before winning over an international audience captivated by the generosity and density of the wines.

Over the decades, Philippe Charlopin patiently expanded his estate through successive acquisitions, ultimately gathering 25 hectares spread across Burgundy's three main regions: the Côte de Nuits, the estate's historic heart, the Côte de Beaune, and the Chablis region. This expansion allowed him to build a collection of terroirs that few winemakers can claim, featuring no fewer than eight grands crus. His son Yann joined him, and the estate is now signed Philippe and Yann Charlopin. Together, they have elevated the house to an essential benchmark of the Côte de Nuits. The vineyard is farmed organically today, and wine guides, starting with the Guide Hachette, have awarded countless stars and "coups de cœur" to the estate's bottlings.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine Philippe Charlopin

The foundation of the vineyard is located in Gevrey-Chambertin, on brown clay-limestone soils rich in scree, which give Pinot Noir its power and structure. Around this historic core, the estate extends throughout the Côte de Nuits, with parcels in Marsannay, Fixin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, and across Côte de Nuits-Villages. The grands crus are exceptionally well represented: Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, and Mazis-Chambertin in Gevrey, Clos Saint-Denis in Morey, Bonnes-Mares in Chambolle, as well as Clos de Vougeot and Echezeaux further south.

In the Côte de Beaune, the estate owns vines in Pernand-Vergelesses, in both red and white, as well as on the great white terroirs of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet, crowned by the grand cru Corton-Charlemagne, the only Chardonnay of this rank in the portfolio. Further north, in the Chablis region, fossil-rich Kimmeridgian soils bring a radically different take on Chardonnay, taut and saline. The grape varieties are classically Burgundian: Pinot Noir for the reds, Chardonnay and Aligoté for the whites. Yields are deliberately kept very low, with systematic green harvests and a high average vine age, ensuring natural concentration.

Winemaking at Domaine Philippe Charlopin

The philosophy of the estate rests on a single obsession: achieving perfect grape ripeness. Philippe Charlopin readily harvests later than his neighbors to obtain fully ripe berries, followed by rigorous sorting upon reception. The harvest is generally 100% destemmed before a cold pre-fermentation maceration, which gently extracts color and aromas without tannic harshness. Fermentation is conducted without excessive punch-downs, the aim being to preserve fruit purity while building generous texture and depth.

Aging is the estate's other hallmark signature. The wines mature in oak barrels, with a generous proportion of new oak tailored to the rank of the cru, reaching high levels for the grands crus. This oak footprint, very noticeable in the wines' youth, integrates gradually to give way to complex tertiary aromas after a few years in the cellar. The wines are bottled without fining or filtration in order to preserve all of their substance. The resulting style is instantly recognizable: dense color, a nose of ripe fruits and toasted notes, rich, velvety, and long palates, with a balance that has become remarkably refined over recent vintages.

The Cuvées of Domaine Philippe Charlopin

The Bourgogne Aligoté opens the range of white wines with a crisp, citrus-driven profile and a refreshing salinity. The Bourgogne Blanc offers a round and fruity Chardonnay, showing white flowers and pear with subtle oak. The Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée Prestige is a cult cuvée of the estate for its price-to-quality ratio: concentrated, generous, with ripe cherry and raspberry, offering a substance that far surpasses its regional appellation.

In the Chablis region, the Petit Chablis delivers a light, taut white, perfect as an aperitif and with seafood. The Chablis, born from Kimmeridgian soils, proves deeper, showcasing lemon, chalk, and fine noble bitterness. The Chablis 1er Cru brings added density and complexity, with saline notes and a remarkable mineral drive.

Among the Côte d'Or whites, the Marsannay Blanc and Fixin Blanc offer two rare and taut Chardonnays, marked by citrus and a lively limestone backbone. The Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc highlights floral freshness, while the Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru gains in depth and chalky minerality. The Chassagne-Montrachet reveals a generous, buttery palate of toasted hazelnut, and the Puligny-Montrachet answers with greater verticality and saline tension. At the summit, the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru impresses with its bright golden color, its nose of white fruit, pear, and vanilla on a toasted backdrop, its wonderfully rich palate balanced by noble acidity, and a long, savory finish.

Among the village appellation reds, the Marsannay en Montchenevoy is an iconic signature of the estate: ruby color, a nose of raspberry and cherry brandy enhanced by floral and spicy notes, and a full, generous palate. The Fixin brings more noble rustic character, focusing on dark fruits and licorice. The Côte de Nuits-Villages charms with its crisp fruit and immediate drinkability. The Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge, lighter and more floral, offers a fresh and easy-drinking introduction.

The Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes is the estate's flagship wine in its home village. Deep violet hue, a nose of raspberry wrapped in present yet well-integrated oak, a palate of raspberry and red currant, and a generous, lingering structure: this is a cellar-worthy wine that benefits greatly from five to ten years of aging. The single-parcel cuvées of Gevrey-Chambertin, notably from the lieux-dits La Justice and Les Terres Blanches, each bring a distinct nuance—fresher and more mineral for the former, sunnier and richer for the latter. The Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru adds an extra dimension of density and spicy complexity, supported by fine-grained tannins and a lingering finish.

The Morey-Saint-Denis stands out for its balance between the power of Gevrey and the finesse of Chambolle, showcasing dark fruit and forest floor. The Chambolle-Musigny embodies the lacy elegance of the Côte de Nuits: a stunning nose of red fruits and underbrush, a very refined palate that is both powerful and ethereal, with exceptional length. The Vosne-Romanée displays a more spicy and savory profile, with that aromatic breeding for which the village is renowned.

The grand cru reds represent the pinnacle of the collection. The Charmes-Chambertin charms instantly with its luscious fruit, opulent texture, and fleshy elegance. The Mazis-Chambertin shows greater austerity and minerality in its youth before revealing a masterful architecture. The Clos Saint-Denis combines aromatic finesse and depth, with violet, black cherry, and a saline touch that carries the finish. The Bonnes-Mares blends the power of Morey with the delicacy of Chambolle in a dense, spicy wine built for very long aging.

The Clos de Vougeot impresses with its breadth and compact texture, displaying candied dark fruits, leather, and truffle, with noble tannins that require at least a decade of aging. The Echezeaux reveals a remarkably silky texture, with ripe fruitiness, great volume, and superb length, gaining further complexity over the years. Finally, the Chambertin Grand Cru reigns at the pinnacle of the estate: deep color, a complex bouquet of dark fruits, spices, forest floor, and toasted notes, dense and commanding substance, velvety tannins, and endless persistence, built for cellaring well beyond twenty-five years.

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