Pierre Damoy Gevrey Chambertin 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Damoy
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Domaine’s grand cru wines have earned top scores (e. g. , Wine Spectator 95 for Chapelle‑Chambertin 2018; Chambertin/Clos‑de‑Bèze and Chambertin vintages have received high marks in other years). 2020 Côtes de Nuits vintage: highly rated overall

Tasting Note
Concentrated Pinot Noir: red and black cherry, plum, violet, spice and licorice, subtle toasted-vanilla oak, earthy/mineral undertones; silky texture, refined tannins and a long saline, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto (Western); Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi/Korean BBQ, miso-glazed aubergine (Asian).

Production Method
Hand-harvested from old vines with low yields; sustainable viticulture (reduced chemical use/no herbicides), traditional vinification with partial whole clusters, aged 12–18 months in French oak (village up to ~50% new).

Vineyard Info
Family domaine dating to early 20th century; Pierre Damoy modernized operations in 1992. Largest single owner in Clos‑de‑Bèze and extensive old‑vine holdings in Gevrey‑Chambertin.