Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Champeaux' 2022

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Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Champeaux' 2022Situated on a rocky face high on the Combe de Lavaux in the northwestern sector of Gevrey Chambertin, the Champeaux produces a wine of great nobility and complexity. The Harmand Geoffroy domaine exploits a mere 2 10 of a hectare of vines in Champeaux, some of which were planted over 80 years ago. We consider this lieu dit to be amongst the very finest sites in this renowned appellation.

and the wine ages for two years in well-used oak barrels

A quintessential expression of Nebbiolo from the Alto Piemonte

particularly given the extreme length of its maceration

Prudhon owns three-quarters of a hectare here

as if the just-picked fruit itself were being presented lovingly to the drinker

Jean-Paul acquired some acreage outside the town of Joncquières

it is built for the long haul

It is one thing to play with varietals from a lesser site

and Olivier’s measured aging regimen of 50% steel and 50% used barrels contributes a richness of texture without sacrificing zip

yet without the straitjacketed citrusy rigidity more conventionally and commercially minded Loire Sauvignon Blanc frequently displays

this presents a stonier sense of minerality

This Barbera is produced from grapes harvested in the “Garblet” vineyard (also known as “Fiasco”) of Castiglione Falletto from a 0