From a tiny 0.16-hectare parcel of old vines averaging 59 years, this 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin captures the depth and charm of its historic “Sylvie” climat. Layers of ripe black cherry, blueberry, and rhubarb unfold with floral hints of violet and a touch of sweet spice. Harmonious and beautifully textured, the palate is concentrated yet refined, offering succulent red fruit and a long, elegant finish. Approachable now, with the structure to evolve gracefully.

Wine Enthusiast | WE 93
Published: Jan 4, 2024

A decadent nose with concentrated fresh black cherry, rhubarb, violets and a hint of sweet vanilla bean meld in the glass. The palate is harmonious and focuses on a perfectly ripe presentation of black cherries. Delicious and approachable now. — Anna-Christina Cabrales

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« Amid the walled vineyards at the foot of this village sweet blueberries and succulent cherries ripen. »

CHARACTER
Sylvie produces a Gevrey-Chambertin whose garnet-red appearance has a deep crimson hue, almost black cherry in colour. Pronounced red fruit aromas, with notes of Bigarreau cherries.

Area: 0.16 ha
Average age of vine stocks: 59 years old
Average yield: 27 hl/ha

THE CLIMAT
For many years this vineyard was the property of the religious order of Langres. In a parish record dating from 1744 this lieu dit site was named “en la survie” or “survie” (survival) and is today known as “Sylvie”. Situated in the middle section of the alluvial cone, this climat benefits from clay and limestone colluvial deposits that are favorable to the cultivation of vines. It appears that this plot may have first been planted with vines in the Gallo-Roman era. Its soil is rich and deep.

VINEYARD PLOT
The plot belonging to the estate is situated at the extreme south of the climat. Protected to the north by a small orchard, its rows are oriented towards the south, guaranteeing a vigorous maturity.