Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Poissenot, Domaine Humbert 2020

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Poissenot" Domaine Humbert 2019 is a powerful and complex red wine from Burgundy, representing some of the best from the Côte de Nuits. The wine comes from the Premier Cru Poissenot vineyard, which is located high on the slope just below the Grand Cru Chambertin Clos de Bèze vineyard.

Origin:

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

Field: Poissenot

Producer: Domaine Humbert Frères

Year: 2019

Grape:

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes:

An intense and elegant wine with aromas of dark cherries, wild berries, violets, spices and light smoke from the barrel aging . In the mouth it shows focus and structure , with fine tannins, good acidity and a long, complex aftertaste . The 2019 vintage is particularly successful, combining ripe fruit with freshness.

Vinification:

Manual harvesting and sorting

Whole bunch fermentation for increased complexity

Aged in French oak barrels (partly new) for approximately 18 months

Unfiltered bottling to preserve the wine's authenticity

Recommended food:

Game dishes such as deer or pigeon

Duck breast with berry ice cream

Mushroom risotto with truffle

Aged soft cheeses (Brillat-Savarin, Époisses)

Serving and storage:

Serving temperature: 15–16 °C

Drinking: Can be drunk now after a little oxygenation, but will benefit from aging for 8–15 years

A wine for the serious Burgundy lover – sophisticated, terroir-driven and with long aging potential . Domaine Humberts Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Poissenot 2019 is an expression of both craftsmanship and classic elegance.