This Gevrey-Chambertin Seuvrées Vieilles Vignes 2020 offers a beautiful expression of old-vine fruit, with vibrant red berries like cherry and raspberry, layered with subtle earthy spice and a hint of forest floor. The wine is wonderfully balanced, showcasing the depth and elegance that come from mature vines. With its smooth tannins and a touch of minerality, it has great potential for aging, making it an excellent choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.

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Geographic description
Located south of Dijon, the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation is the top village of the Côte de Nuits. In 1847, by royal order of King Louis Philippe, the name Chambertin was attached to Gevrey and officially became Gevrey-Chambertin. Seuvrées comes from the Latin Separatas. This is because the plot was separated in two by the border villages of Gevrey and Morey that we named this locality as well. Our "Seuvrées" plot is situated south of the village of Gevrey, below "Les Mazoyères" or "Charmes" Grands Crus plots.

Geological description
The vines are around 60 years old and planted on a soil of clay-limestone containing marl clay mixed with round clods of varying size, and stones. A very gentle slope to the east, licked the first rays of sun, gravelly soils: all these are very good conditions for the emergence of a wine of exquisite flexibility.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.4% ABV
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest/Vintage: 2020; hand-harvested grapes
Oak: 19 months in previously used French oak barrels and clay jars; no new oak used
Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Farming/Vineyard: Les Seuvrées lieu-dit, situated south of Gevrey-Chambertin, below the Grand Cru vineyards of Mazoyères-Chambertin and Charmes-Chambertin. Approximately 60-year-old vines planted on gravelly clay-limestone soils, with marl, rounded stones and an east-facing gentle slope. Biodynamic viticulture, certified by Demeter.
Winemaking: Hand-harvested grapes, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged in previously used French oak barrels and clay jars to preserve fruit purity and express the vineyard's terroir.
Winemaker/Producer: Frédéric Magnien; Domaine Michel Magnien
Region/Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Classification: Gevrey-Chambertin AOC – Village

Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
Decanting: 30–45 minutes; gentle aeration helps reveal its dark fruit, floral and earthy characteristics
Food Pairing: Roast beef, tournedos, grilled duck breast, roast lamb, venison, wild mushrooms, black truffle dishes and aged cheeses