Gevrey-Chambertin

Gevrey-Chambertin is one of the most legendary Pinot Noir villages in Burgundy 's Côte de Nuits region. The village is known for powerful, dark, and structured wines that still retain their refinement and aromatic character. Home to some of the most famous Grand Crus—including Le Chambertin and Clos de Bèze—Gevrey-Chambertin is considered an absolute benchmark for serious, long-lived red Burgundy.

What is Gevrey-Chambertin?

Gevrey-Chambertin is a red wine from the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation in the Côte de Nuits region. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, the wines are known for their combination of power, dark fruit, spice, and robust structure. Within the appellation, you'll find Village wines, Premier Cru vineyards, and no fewer than nine Grand Cru vineyards, considered among the finest Pinot Noir sites in the world.

Origin and vineyards

Gevrey-Chambertin is located in the northern part of the Côte de Nuits, just south of Dijon. The area boasts a unique terroir that is immediately recognizable in the style of its wines.

Key terroir characteristics:

• Limestone and marl – the basis for mineral tension and precision.
• Iron-containing red clay – gives strength, colour and depth to the Pinot Noir.
• Diversity of slopes – from low-lying, rounded styles to complex Premier and Grand Cru wines on higher plots.
• Cool continental climate – ensures freshness and preservation of aromatic finesse.

Within the appellation lie iconic climats such as Les Cazetiers , Lavaux Saint-Jacques , Clos Saint-Jacques (Premier Cru) and Grand Crus such as Le Chambertin , Chambertin Clos de Bèze , Chapelle-Chambertin , Mazis-Chambertin and Griotte-Chambertin .

Styles and vinification

Gevrey-Chambertin produces exclusively red wine from Pinot Noir, but the style varies greatly depending on the plot and producer.

Village Gevrey-Chambertin

• Deep red fruit, blackberries and cherries
• Earthy notes, herbs and sometimes subtle animal accents
• Stronger structure than many other Burgundy villages
• More accessible than Premier Cru, but with surprising ageing potential

Premier Cru

• More tension, depth and complexity
• Well-known Premier Crus such as Clos Saint-Jacques and Les Cazetiers are at Grand Cru level
• Finer tannins, more nuance in minerality and longer aftertaste

Grand Cru

Gevrey-Chambertin has an impressive range of Grand Crus, including the legendary Le Chambertin and Chambertin Clos de Bèze.
• Very complex aromas of black fruit, forest floor, herbs and floral notes
• Deep structure with velvety tannins
• Enormous length and concentration
• Great storage potential for decades

Vinification

• Manual harvest with strict selection
• Traditional Pinot Noir vinification with destemmed or partially whole bunches
• Fermentation in open vats for aromatic precision
• Maturation in French oak barriques (20–80% new wood depending on level)
• Microvinification per plot at top estates

Storage and serving

Gevrey-Chambertin is one of the most long-lived red wines of Burgundy.

• Village: 5–10 years
• Premier Cru: 10–20 years
• Grand Cru: 20–40+ years

Serve at 16–17 degrees.
Decanting can be useful for young bottles, especially Premier Cru or Grand Cru.

Buy Gevrey-Chambertin at Perfectewijn.nl

At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Gevrey-Chambertin from both classic and modern producers, ranging from powerful Village expressions to refined Premier Cru and iconic Grand Cru wines. Our selection demonstrates exactly why this village is considered the blueprint for serious Pinot Noir worldwide.