The beginning of the 2020 Burgundy harvest marked the earliest start to picking in the last 25 years, and the warmer-than-average temperatures with a lack of precipitation reduced the yield of many crops. Thankfully, the grapes that thrived produced wines with unbelievable freshness, texture, concentration, and vibrant acidity.

Gevrey-Chambertin is located in the far northeast of Burgundy, about 15 km south of Dijon. Originally planted in the 1st century, the hallowed limestone soils in the Côte de Nuits are the source for profoundly structured and enchanting wines. Ancient folklore suggests this region was named after the vintner who planted its first vines—Bertin. Known to many as the “king” of Burgundy, many have taken an interest in this wine, but none more notably than Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who brought much acclaim to this vineyard in the 1800s.

This stunning Pinot Noir was aged in 30% new French oak and leads with dark fruit, leather, and blackberry aromas, while mineral underpinnings and smooth tannins punctuate the full-bodied palate.