Domaine Pierre Gelin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Clos Prieur' is a premium wine produced by the renowned winemaker, Domaine Pierre Gelin. The wine comes from the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation, which is known for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir wines in the world. The vineyard features a unique terroir, with a mix of limestone and clay soils that impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is elegant and complex, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Domaine Pierre Gelin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Clos Prieur' is a powerful and elegant expression of the classic Gevrey-Chambertin terroir.On the nose, aromas of red fruit and cherries mingle with notes of leather, tobacco, and earthy spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and intensely flavoured, with a strong tannic structure and a long, persistent finish. This is a truly outstanding expression of Burgundy's finest terroir.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2050
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Domaine Pierre Gelin
Region: Burgundy
Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.