2021 JC Boisset Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru

Gevrey-Chambertin is a large village located at the northern extremity of the Côte de Nuits. It boasts one of the largest surface areas under vine with no less than 330 hectares under production. There are no fewer than 55 different parcels here. The Grand Cru terroirs begin south of the village where the eastern exposure is ideal, allowing the vines to benefit from the rising sun.

No fewer than 9 Grands Crus originate here, including Charmes-Chambertin (22.50 ha) and Mazoyères-Chambertin (18.50 ha), which can be grouped together under the name of Charmes-Chambertin. This climat goes down in part to the national road 74. Its location is exceptional on the coast because it has so far had a stony soil, not very thick, with a very high rate of active limestone, therefore very favorable to a wine of great finesse.

Charmes refers to the presence of trees in this lieu-dit. Charme (hornbeam) is a standard tree yielding excellent firewood, but it was also very much sought after by the weelwrights, because it resisted rubbing and pressure.

With its pretty ruby colour, this wine reveals aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant, liquorice and a hint of leather. A well-balanced, dense wine with freshness and luscious fruit.