Côtes et Climats - Pierre Mayeul - Gevrey-Chambertin AOC - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

Sourced from a parcel located at the lower part of the village, the 2021 Red Gevrey-Chambertin offers a deep, aromatic juice that is perfectly ripe and flavorful. Notes of dark fruits and violet are complemented by a hint of spice and a well-integrated oak influence, allowing the fruit to shine through beautifully. This wine boasts a lovely structure, superb balance, and a long, fresh finish. It's a magnificent expression of both the terroir and the vintage. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, 100% destemmed, 16-day maceration in open stainless steel vats, aged 16 months in French oak barrels (30% new), bottled unfined with light filtration.

Color:

Ruby red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

Lovely fruity bouquet with notes of wild strawberry, plum and cherry, underlined by well-controlled oak and a touch of spice.

Palate:

Structured and well-balanced, this wine offers deep, fragrant juice, perfectly ripe and flavorful, with supple tannins and a long, fresh persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Preferably red meats: partridge with cabbage, pike-perch with red wine, monkfish matelote, duck with red butter.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts

Founded in 2016, Côtes et Climats Pierre Mayeul crafts Burgundy wines with a strong identity and uncompromising quality. Frédéric Hirault, Matthieu Bouchard, and Ludivine Griveau meticulously select the best grapes, guided by their deep technical expertise and precise knowledge of Burgundy’s finest terroirs.

With a focus on strong identity, small volumes, and great terroirs, their approach may seem straightforward, but it’s made all the more complex by their unwavering commitment to excellence. Ludivine Griveau brings the same level of dedication to this project that she has always upheld in her work.