Planted in 1903! The Rare Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier Vigne Centenaire 2016. Save 33% Today. L

Planted in 1903, of all the "vieilles vignes" in Gevrey-Chambertin, Champerrier is certainly the "elder statesman". Seven generations have tended these vines and today Marchand-Grillot's low-cropping 0.72 hectare plot produces just 3 to 4 barrels annually of one of the commune's most absorbing wines (when there is no hail or frost!).

Jacques Marchand wished to rediscover the taste of wine of yesteryear. After a severe harvest selection in the vineyard and on the sorting table, the vat is filled with whole bunches, and the fermentation and cellar ageing process takes place without the use of sulphur dioxide.

Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier 

Vigne Centenaire 2016

Normally $199.50

Special Price $131.95 (Save 33%)

15 bottles left

Darren Harris: On the same contour as Chambertin, Clos de Beze and Mazis-Chambertin. 100% whole bunch. This cuvee is made from the domaine's oldest vines - planted in 1903 - hence the name Vigne Centenaire. Deep red. An expressive nose of layered, creamy, red-black fruits. There are raspberries and blackberries, floral notes and some liquoice. The palate caresses with a rich roundness whilst remaining fresh and focused. A wine of texture and always one of my favourites here. One cannot underestimate the character of very old, low cropped vines.

To view and order the wine on our website click here.

If you are a fan of Gevrey-Chambertin and love the intricacies of the Burgundian vineyards this is a new domaine you should not miss. Check out the range of Gevrey lieu-dits. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. These are terroir driven wines at their best. Numerous cuvees are less than $100 a bottle which is exceptional for Gevrey-Chambertin. For the next few days all are on special less 15%.

To view the full range of Marchand-Grillot wines on our website click here. Orders may also be placed to tracey@grandmillesime.com.au.