Chambertin & Co

Chambertin (13.4 ha): Considered the historic heart of Gevrey, this cru takes its name from the "Champ de Bertin". Its limestone soils, mixed with clay and pebbles, produce powerful, tannin-rich wines with aromas of black fruits, spices and a marked minerality. Its reputation makes it a worldwide benchmark.

Chambertin Clos de Bèze (15 ha): A direct neighbor of Chambertin, this cru shares similar characteristics, but its slightly more draining soils confer greater finesse. The wines, often opulent, reveal notes of blackcurrant, licorice and a silky texture. Historically, it is one of the oldest clos in the region.

Charmes Chambertin (27.76 ha, often including Mazoyères-Chambertin): More extensive, this cru extends over rich clay-limestone soils, offering elegant wines with supple tannins, aromas of ripe red fruits, violets and sometimes a floral touch. Its surface area sometimes includes Mazoyères, although some winemakers choose to vinify it separately.

Mazis Chambertin (8.73 ha): Divided into Mazis-Haut and Mazis-Bas, this cru rests on stony, well-drained soils at the top, more clayey at the bottom. The wines are full-bodied, with notes of black cherry, undergrowth and a robust tannic structure, ideal for long ageing.

Latricières Chambertin (7.31 ha): Located to the south of Chambertin, this cru is distinguished by lean, very chalky soils, which produce wines of great finesse and delicate texture. Aromas are reminiscent of raspberry, graphite and chiseled minerality, with fine acidity.

Chapelle Chambertin (5.23 ha): Composed of the lieux-dits En la Chapelle and Les Gémeaux, this cru produces lighter, airier wines, marked by notes of fresh red fruit, peony and natural elegance. Its clay-loam soils favor a more accessible approach in youth.

Griotte Chambertin (2.73 ha): The smallest of the Grands Crus, it takes its name from Morello cherries, reflected in its intense aromas of tart red fruit. Its limestone and sandy soils impart a velvety texture and remarkable concentration, with a touch of sweet spice.

Ruchottes Chambertin (3.25 ha): Perched on poor, rocky soils, this cru produces wines that are austere in their youth, with a marked tannic structure and aromas of blackberry, gunflint and truffle after a few years. Its rarity makes it a cru prized by connoisseurs.

Mazoyères Chambertin (2.89 ha): Often vinified under the Charmes-Chambertin appellation, this cru shares deep clay soils, producing fleshy, round-tannin wines with notes of plum, cocoa and a warm finish. Its modest size makes it less visible, but just as qualitative.

These Grands Crus, totaling some 86.3 hectares, represent less than 20% of Gevrey-Chambertin's wine-growing area, but they embody the commune's excellence. Their east-south-east exposure guarantees optimum sunshine, while the diversity of soils and microclimates creates a mosaic of styles, from raw power to aromatic finesse. Strictly controlled yields (around 35 hl/ha) ensure optimum concentration, and the wines, often aged 12 to 18 months in oak barrels, gain in complexity with age, some reaching their peak after 15 to 30 years. Gevrey-Chambertin thus remains a benchmark for lovers of great Pinot Noirs.