Domaine Henri Rebourseau : Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Fonteny" 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Fonteny" 2017 from Domaine Henri Rebourseau

Tasting

Color
The color is of a subtle cherry red hue.

Nose
Raspberries and spices are among the fragrances mingling in a rich and expressive nose.

Palate
Generous, the palate reveals delicate tannins supported by a beautiful complexity and a remarkable length in the mouth.

A full-bodied and complex Gevrey-Chambertin wine

The property

Founded in 1782 and present in 9 Burgundy appellations, the Domaine Henri Rebourseau is one of the most important properties in terms of the surface area of Grands Crus owned in the Côte de Nuits. The estate houses a heritage of exceptional vines planted on lands cultivated for over 1,400 years. Today, the de Surrel family watches over this exceptional heritage by practicing organic and biodynamic agriculture. Thus, there is no "Rebourseau taste" and the quality advocated is that of the climate forming the heart of the wine's identity.

The vineyard

The Domaine Henri Rebourseau extends over the Côte de Nuits, emblematic terroir of Burgundy.

The wine

The "Fonteny" is a Gevrey-Chambertin wine 1er cru from the eponymous climate anchored on limestone soils. The 0.8 hectare plot houses 43-year-old vines ideally protected from the north winds and located at the bottom of the slope. This singularity gives great generosity to the soil and surprising vigor to this wine. The oenologist Jacky Rigaud describes the Fonteny as being part of " those climates touched by grace without necessarily being able to explain why. "

Blend

Pinot noir (100%).