Charmes-Chambertin
The largest Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin, known for fragrant, soft wines.
Charmes-Chambertin is a Grand Cru vineyard and Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, producing red wine primarily from Pinot noir. It lies in the southern part of Gevrey-Chambertin, on the lower hillside east of Chambertin, and was established as an AOC in 1937.
Quick Facts
- Aoc creation
- 1937
- Main grape variety
- Pinot noir
- Allowed accessory grapes
- Chardonnay
- Pinot blanc
- Pinot gris (up to 15% total)
- Base yield
- 37 hectoliters per hectare
- Minimum planting density
- 9,000 vines per hectare
- Minimum potential alcohol
- 11.5%
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- In 2008, 1115 hl of wine was produced, corresponding to just under 150,000 bottles.
- The section of the vineyard closest to the Route N74 road is often considered closer to premier cru than Grand cru status.
- Wines from Charmes-Chambertin typically peak between 10-20 years.
AOC regulations
The AOC mandates Pinot noir as the main grape, with Chardonnay, Pinot blanc, and Pinot gris allowed as accessory grapes up to 15% total, though this is practically unused for any Burgundy Grand Cru. The base yield is 37 hectoliters per hectare, minimum planting density is 9,000 vines per hectare, and grapes must reach at least 11.5% potential alcohol. Mazoyères-Chambertin, adjoining to the south, is generally and legally bottled under the Charmes-Chambertin appellation.
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