Gevrey-Chambertin 2024
The name has prestigious overtones, and the place itself is about as noble as they come. To say the least, Gevrey-Chambertin is where the the real Burgundy Grands Crus begin…
Origin
Gevrey-Chambertin is a large town located at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits. It boasts one of the largest surface areas under vine with no fewer than 330 hectares under production. The vines are planted at altitudes of between 240 and 280 metres. The soil is limestone-based with a high proportion of clay marlstones from the scree of the Combe de Lavaux, giving power and roundness to the wines.
Our Gevrey-Chambertin comes from the bleding of two parcels: "Billard on Brochon" but also a climate called "Aux Echezeaux", on the border with the appellation Morey-Saint-Denis located under the Mazoyères-Chambertin.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: different types: brown limestone, sandy and very poor soil composed of gravel.
Orientation: South-East
Surface area under vine: 1.1918 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 22 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 42 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 18 September 2024.
The grapes were handpicked. They were sorted a first time in the vineyard and again on the sorting table when they arrived at the winery.
At the winery: the grapes were 50% destemmed but not crushed (they were left whole) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Total maceration lasted a total of 19 days including 4 days of cold maceration (12°C). Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 5 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 8 months with no racking using a proportion of 41% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time for very delicate oaking.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity on June 30, 2025, unfined wine, light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 3,546.
Vintage
Elegant and Structured
The 2024 vintage, marked by limited sunshine and frequent rainfall, required constant attention in the vineyard. At Les Ursulines, meticulous sorting allowed the selection of the most promising grapes (with very low yields in red), fully expressing the qualitative potential of the harvest. The result meets our highest expectations: the whites display beautiful freshness and acidity, while the reds reveal intense fruit character and supple tannins.
Ageing potential: between 6 to 9 years.
Tasting notes
With a ruby hue, this wine opens with a floral and spicy nose that is both expressive and refined. On the palate, it is delicate and elegant, revealing a lovely breadth and a silky texture. The tannins are fine and perfectly integrated, and the balance between acidity and fruit is harmonious.
