Georges Lignier & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Combottes' 2022

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Georges Lignier & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Combottes' 2022The domaine owns 0. 41 hectares of 60 to 70 year old vines in this remarkably situated premier cru, flanked on all four sides by grand cru territory: Latricires Chambertin to the north, Charmes Chambertin to the east, and Clos de la Roche to the south and west. Thickly textured, firmly mineral, and very long on the palate, this wears its 40% new oakthe same level as Benoit employs for the grand cruseffortlessly. Like all of its vintage counterparts,

crushed stone

Our inaugural release is built around the 2019 harvest

and the nose has a slightly bitter orange-peel note and flavors of white flowers and aromatic herbs

8 hectare vineyard in the heart of the Savennieres district on the northern side of the Loire is planted exclusively to Chenin Blanc and produces a classic version of this entrancing appellation

One of three separate cuvées Anita produces from her holdings in the Moulin-a-Vent vineyard of Les Caves

The soil of this lieu-dit is a mix of limestone and marne

The élevage is about 18 months before bottling

this cuvée is aged 80% in cement and 20% in used Burgundy barrels—an elevage well suited to this terroir’s tendency toward richness

albeit one which is lifted by gorgeous spice

The domaine has been certified organic since the 2012 vintage

a serious red vinified to reflect its capacity to age

with notes of luscious red fruits and fresh-baked bread

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