Domaine Philippe Livera - Gevrey Chambertin 'En Champs' 2016

Domaine Philippe Livera - Gevrey Chambertin 'En Champs' 2016

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Description

"VINEYARDS: ‘En Champs’ is found just underneath premier cru ‘Champeaux,’ on the border with the village of Brochon. Here the soil is thin, and the “mother rock” of Burgundy (pure limestone) reaches the surface. AGE OF VINES: 40 to 50 years, on average.

WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested. Grapes are destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in tank. Aged in French oak barrels, with approximately 40% new barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Aromas of black and white pepper, red berries and licorice. Refined and mineral, with medium tannins.

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Roast lamb; beef in sauce; truffled dishes"

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Domaine Philippe Livera

The family’s honest approach to winemaking for us was a revelation, when we first met this native Gevrey clan more than two decades ago. Their ancient, ice-cold cellar (where barrels of wine share space with homemade saucisson) and the faded pictures of family members in the vineyards over the ancient hearth give you a sense of just how connected the Liveras are with the rugged beauty and generations-deep winemaking traditions of Gevrey.

Today Damien Livera is at the helm, the fourth generation of Livera winemakers in Gevrey, and has quickly established himself as one of the top young winemakers in the Côte de Nuits. So much so that we have to fight hard each vintage to secure the wines we want, in competition with locals who have finally discovered this impeccable source of authentic Gevrey wines.

What sets the Liveras apart is their attention to Gevrey’s collection of unique terroirs. To a one, the family’s villages-level vineyards are natural extensions of premier cru plots; and as such these wines overachieve every vintage, with fine tannins and rich textures, not to mention an uncanny ability to age far above their station.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir produces some of the world's most expensive, most lauded, rarest and delicious wines. Equally it is one of the most difficult grapes to grow successfully and as a result it is quite hard to make a balanced Pinot Noir. It is historically from Burgundy, most specifically in the Cote de Nuits, so much so that people will refer to Pinot Noir as a 'Burgundy'

 

--------THE REGION--------

Burgundy

Burgundy is one of the most important wine regions in the world. It is often the one region that winemakers not lucky enough to be based there strive to make wine in. Run over to your local winery and I am sure that you'll find at least one Burgundy-phile. It is the historical home of the two major grapes: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.