Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combe aux Moines Geantet-Pansiot 2013

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Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combe aux Moines Geantet-Pansiot 2013

The wine

The iconic Combe aux Moines parcel lies in the northernmost part of the Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru appellation, near the Fixin appellation. Planted at an altitude of 300 metres, the Pinot Noir vines thrive on the shallow brown limestone soils of the region. The east-facing exposure ensures the grapes soak up plenty of sunshine and reach perfect maturity. When the time is right, the Pinot Noir vines are harvested exclusively by hand. The grapes are then vinified according to traditional methods. This cuvée is aged for 14 months in oak casks, 30% of which are new, before being bottled.
The ruddy-red colour reveals a deep, elegant nose with scents of blackcurrant and spices, complemented by hints of liquorice. The attack is firm and invigorating on the palate, carried by perfectly integrated tannins in a taut texture.

"Être sobre, c’est boire bon,” or “Being sober is drinking well". This is the estate’s motto, which you’ll find on the label. It perfectly summarises the hedonistic spirit of these wines, full, concentrated, fruity yet delicate and fine. The estate was founded in 1959 following the marriage of Edmond Geantet and Bernadette Pansiot in 1954. Vincent Geantet now works in tandem with his son, Fabien. The estate, based in Gevrey-Chambertin, covers 22 hectares of limestone and clay-limestone soils in villages, premier crus, Marsannay, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Chambolle-Musigny appellations. The estate holds a sustainable agriculture label, 100% of the grapes are destemmed and fermentation is exclusively triggered by native yeasts. Ageing is conducted in Burgundy casks.
This estate is a safe bet in the Côte de Nuits. Vincent’s daughter, Émilie Geantet, is currently establishing a wine-trading business under her name, producing more robust wines than those of the estate.