Ol.Bernstein Gevrey Cham. 1er Cru Champeaux 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ol.Bernstein
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Cham. 1er Cru Champeaux
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 92–94 pts (2016); The Wine Advocate 91–93 pts (2016); trade listings note recommended drinking window c. 2022–2030 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Tasting Note
Raspberry and red‑cherry fruit with floral (violet) and subtle black‑fruit notes, spicy/earthy undercurrents, chalky minerality and refined, slightly rustic tannins. Energetic, focused and medium‑bodied with a long, palate‑cleansing finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, charcuterie and aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon/black cod, Korean bulgogi, soy‑braised short ribs, shiitake‑based dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; high proportion whole‑cluster fermentation, gentle extraction (light pigeages/pump‑overs), élevage in French oak (significant new oak for 1er/Grand Cru) until bottling.

Vineyard Info
Maison Olivier Bernstein, founded 2007, is a micro‑négociant/domaine based in Beaune. Bernstein acquired his Les Champeaux parcel in 2012 (c.42 ares); vines ~55 years old; focus on precise viticulture and small‑batch premier/grand cru bottlings.