| COTES-DE-NUITS - GEVREY CHAMBERTIN See recent press for Dupont-Tisserandot Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot is a fourth generation family estate located in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin. Winemaking at the 20 hectare domaine is in the hands of Didier Chevillon, son in law of Bernard Dupont, who has retired. Didier aims to take the venerable property to new heights of quality and recognition. The domaine has extensive holdings in Gevrey-Chambertin. Their largest single production is in Gevrey-Chambertin AOC, where they have 9 hectares spread over nine parcels. The average vine age is 35 years. The domaine owns 2 hectares of 45 year-old vines of 1er Cru Cazetiers, where the soil ranges from white limestone-marl through sandy-limestone. Their one-hectare holding in 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques has 30 year old vines planted on clay-limestone soil with the presence of many fossils. Dupont-Tisserandot also owns about one-half hectare each of Charmes Chambertin and Mazis Chambertin, where the vines are respectively 50 and 60 years old. The Charmes has a thin, linestone-clay topsoil over a sub-soil of pure rock. The Mazis parcel, situated in the choice “Les Hauts Mazis” section, has yet thinner soil over solid limestone rock. Yields in both appellations naturally average a low 35 hl/ha, and are kept at this level through severe pruning and plowing between the rows in Winter and Spring. Didier Chevillion aims for deeply concentrated Gevreys which show the distinctions of their individual terroirs of origin and above all the essence of Gevrey Chambertin – namely licorice-tinged, supple black fruit with notes of spice and sweetness. The grapes are totally destemmed and are given a cold maceration at 12 degrees centigrade for 5 to 8 days. The fermentation period lasts between 15 and 18 days, after which the wines are moved to oak casks, of which 50% are new for the 1er and Grand Crus. The wines are aged on their fine lees, so as to retain the maximum of fruit and freshness, for 18 months before bottling. |
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| Bourgogne Rouge |
| The Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir comes from 35 year-old vines at the base of Gevrey village. It is harvested just before the Gevrey AOC vines, as it ripens early. The Bourgogne is given a shorter (12 day) vinification period to preserve the tasty and supple black fruit, with characteristic Gevrey spice. |
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| Gevrey-Chambertin |
| Licorice-tinged, supple black fruit with notes of spice and sweetness. It is a generous, ample wine with mouthfilling, spicy, blackberry fruit. This is a great introduction to Didier Chevillion’s style. |
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| Gevrey-Chambertin - Les Cazetiers 1er Cru |
| The domaine owns 2 hectares of 45 year-old vines of Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Cazetiers, where the soil ranges from white limestone-marl through sandy-limestone. Being slightly higher in elevation, the Cazetiers offers bright, black-cherry fruit underpinned by a fruity acidity. The finish is remarkably persistent with a touch of minerality giving a wonderful “lift” to the fruit. |
| Gevrey-Chambertin - Petit-Chapelle 1er Cru |
| Burghound: "the flavors display the classic elegance of a fine Petite Chapelle with an attractive freshness underpinned by firm but ripe tannins and a linear, driving and persistent finish. Good juice." |
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| Gevrey-Chambertin - Lavaux St-Jacques 1er Cru |
| This is the estate’s lushest Gevrey, with supple, generous black fruit that gives the impression of being sweet on the palate due to its perfect ripeness. |
| Charmes-Chambertin - Grand Cru |
| Dupont-Tisserandot also owns about one-half hectare each of Charmes Chambertin and Mazis Chambertin Grands Crus, where the vines are respectively 50 and 60 years old. The Charmes has a thin, linestone-clay topsoil over a sub-soil of pure rock. The Mazis parcel, situated in the choice “Les Hauts Mazis” section, has yet thinner soil over solid limestone rock. Yields in both appellations naturally average a low 35 hl/ha, and are kept at this level through severe pruning and plowing between the rows in Winter and Spring. The Charmes is a massive wine with soft ripe tannins and layers of spicy, dark fruit. |
| Mazis-Chambertin - Grand Cru |
| The Mazis offers a shade more structure and power than the Charmes, both buried in the wine’s opulent fruit. |
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