Gevrey-Chambertin
En Champs Bio 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.
"En Champs" is located north of the appellation, on the hillside of Brochon which produces some of the most beautiful Gevrey-Chambertin villages.
The grapes selected from this cuvée are certified Ecocert.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: fairly lean and made up of sandy marls.
Orientation: East
Surface area under vine: 0.1918 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 15 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 95 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 23 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 100% destemmed but not crushed and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration of 15 days of which 2 days cold (12 ° C): Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 2 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: Aged for 8 months on lees in 300L barrel, with 100% new oak.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time for very delicate oaking.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity on July 2, 2025, unfined wine, light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 376.
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
A beautiful, deep and concentrated color. The nose opens with a bouquet of ripe fruits, accompanied by more smoky notes. On the palate, the wine shows a fine texture with a well-structured body, supported by well-integrated oak. It also reveals a lovely acidity and a remarkable length.
