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Gevrey-Chambertin
Burgundy · Côte de Nuits, France
redMedium ruby
The most structured, dark-fruited village of the Côte de Nuits.
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Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny side by side: structure on the WSET scale, grapes, aromas, drinking window, typical UK price and what to eat with each.
The most structured, dark-fruited village of the Côte de Nuits.
The most fragrant, silky village in the Côte de Nuits.
The shape of each wine, then each measure on the WSET scale.
These are close in structure; the differences are mostly in grape, aroma and place.
Gevrey-Chambertin: Pinot Noir, 100%
Chambolle-Musigny: Pinot Noir, 100%
| Gevrey-Chambertin | Chambolle-Musigny | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Pinot Noir, 100% | Pinot Noir, 100% |
| Climate | Cool continental | Cool continental |
| Soil | Limestone with clay | Thin, stony limestone |
| Classification | Village, premier cru and nine grand crus | Village, premier cru, grand crus Musigny and Bonnes-Mares |
| Drinking window | 8–25 years | 8–25 years |
| Typical price | £40–£400 | £50–£500 |
| Food | Venison, beef bourguignon | Roast quail, duck |
| Producers to know | Domaine Armand Rousseau, Domaine Fourrier, Domaine Denis Mortet | Domaine Georges Roumier, Comte Georges de Vogüé, Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier |