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Domaine Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin

Burgundy, France 2012 (750mL)
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Domaine Joseph Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin


The prized twelve hectares of Domaine Joseph Roty are living history. Their Charmes-Chambertin parcel boasts some of the oldest vines in the Côte d’Or, which were grafted onto American rootstock back in 1881 to combat the phylloxera epidemic. Although the vines in this Gevrey-Chambertin example are not quite that old, the vines are an average age of 60 years, which delivers incredible concentration for a village-level wine. The family has been farming their vineyards and producing wine in the Côte de Nuits since 1710. Although Joseph passed away in 2008, his son, Phillipe, began crafting wines alongside his father in 1990. At the helm of the grand old domaine, Phillipe, along with his brother, Pierre-Jean, represents the eleventh generation of the legendary mysterious family.
 
With a lineage in Burgundy that is unrivaled, Phillipe Roty stays true to tradition and crafts wines in the magnificent style of his celebrated father. Derived from select parcels around Gevrey-Chambertin, this wine is everything we hope for in an example of this exalted village. Yields in the vineyards are kept incredibly low, which results in ample concentration. A small percentage of stems are used in a week-long cold soak prior to a very cool, climate-controlled fermentation. The wine is matured in highly toasted oak in a mixture of new and one to two-year-old barrels. The result is a classic snapshot of Gevrey-Chambertin that delivers all the power and masculinity we crave from the appellation.
 
This 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin boasts a beautiful, highly reflective dark ruby core with light garnet highlights on the rim. The nose boasts powerful aromas of classic Gevrey with notes of black plum, cranberry and slightly dried black cherry intertwined with dried tobacco leaf, black tea, a hint of leather, fragrant dried rose petals, dried leaves, forest floor and a touch of white pepper. The medium-bodied palate has beautiful delineation of soft tannins and bright acidity. The palate has flavors reminiscent of the nose with a bounty of wild berries and a touch of cranberry over an array of wild herbs, grape stems and exotic spice, which rounds out the long, classic earth driven finish. Although this wine is very young by Gevrey standards, it is simply delicious after a thirty minute decant when served in Burgundy stems at cellar temperature, ideally with food. For those of you with patience, this wine will be simply mesmerizing in another 4-5 years. As I have recommended many times, this Zuni chicken recipe is a standout pairing with young Gevrey-Chambertin. Plan this dish a couple days ahead of time as it requires dry brining. It is well worth the effort and is guaranteed to deliver a centerpiece entrée that will impress even the most discerning guests.
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Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-Region
FranceGevrey-Chambertin
Soil
Clay and Limestone
Farming
Sustainable
Blend
Pinot Noir
Alcohol
13.0
OAK
20% New French

France

Bourgogne

Beaujolais

Enjoying the greatest wines of Beaujolais starts, as it usually does, with the lay of the land. In Beaujolais, 10 localities have been given their own AOC (Appellation of Controlled Origin) designation. They are: Saint Amour; Juliénas; Chénas; Moulin-à Vent; Fleurie; Chiroubles; Morgon; Régnié; Côte de Brouilly; and Brouilly.

Southwestern France

Bordeaux

Bordeaux surrounds two rivers, the Dordogne and Garonne, which intersect north of the city of Bordeaux to form the Gironde Estuary, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The region is at the 45th parallel (California’s Napa Valley is at the38th), with a mild, Atlantic-influenced climate enabling the maturation of late-ripening varieties.

Central France

Loire Valley

The Loire is France’s longest river (634 miles), originating in the southerly Cévennes Mountains, flowing north towards Paris, then curving westward and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Nantes. The Loire and its tributaries cover a huge swath of central France, with most of the wine appellations on an east-west stretch at47 degrees north (the same latitude as Burgundy).

Northeastern France

Alsace

Alsace, in Northeastern France, is one of the most geologically diverse wine regions in the world, with vineyards running from the foothills of theVosges Mountains down to the Rhine River Valley below.

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