Philippe Charlopin Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Philippe Charlopin
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound reported ~89–91 points . Positive reviews from Burgundy‑Report and international merchants; Decántalo notes ripe, opulent profile and ~10 years ageing potential

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark cherry and black raspberry with floral rose, spice, truffle and subtle oak. Silky texture, fine ripe tannins, lively acidity and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, char siu pork, shiitake ramen, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine fruit, cold maceration, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, aged ~12–18 months in French oak (villages: up to ~50% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Philippe Charlopin (Charlopin‑Parizot) is a family estate in Gevrey‑Chambertin founded by Philippe; noted for modern vinification and high-quality village and premier/Grand Cru holdings.