LeDomduVin: Domaine Georges Lignier et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Combottes 2019

Domaine Georges Lignier et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Combottes 2019

Domaine Georges Lignier is an acclaimed Burgundy estate based in Morey-Saint-Denis. Georges Lignier is a cousin of Hubert Lignier. Their two estates possess comparable vineyard holdings and present some similarities, yet Georges Lignier's wines are often seen as more delicate and nuanced. 

Since 2008, Benoît Stehly, Georges' nephew, has been managing the estate.

George Lignier's esteemed vineyard portfolio includes over a hectare of Clos de la Roche, a smaller section of Bonnes Mares, and nearly 1.5 hectares (4 acres) of Clos Saint-Denis, making him the largest owner in that vineyard. Overall, there are 16 hectares (40 acres) of vineyards across 17 appellations, divided into 50 parcels.

Winemaking is generally considered traditional. The fruit is harvested slightly later than usual and is usually 80 percent destemmed. Village wines are aged in used oak, premier cru wines incorporate 30 percent new oak, and grand cru wines include about 50 percent new oak. More recent vintages have been bottled without fining or filtration.

This 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Combottes is an elegant and fresh medium-bodied wine. It displays a medium-intensity red ruby color with attractive reflections. The nose is ripe and fresh simultaneously, offering aromas of ripe blackcurrants and dark fruits mingling with floral and earthy nuances. The palate is elegant, medium-bodied yet complex and juicy, with good acidity and present yet integrated tannins, which add freshness and structure. The finish is quite lovely and earthy. Nicely done with a sublime expression of the terroir! 

Cheers! Santé! 

Dom

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LeDomduVin: Mise en place for Chambertin lovers

Mis en place for Chambertin lovers

Of course, it would have been easier to go with some of the most respected producers of Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru, whom I love and have the privilege to buy and serve on a regular basis, like Domaine Armand Rousseau, Domaine Fourrier, Domaine Trapet Père et Fils, Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier, etc...

I could have even thrown in some wines from some of my personal favorites, like Denis Mortet, Perrot-Minot, Dujac, Dugat-py, Claude Dugat, Remoissenet Pere et Fils, Denis Bachelet, Arnoux-Lachaux, Laurent Ponsot or even Pierre Girardin, and a few more.

But, I like to live my life dangerously and venture out, off the beaten track, explore new places, and try my luck on something new rather than be satisfied by what I already know.

And these 3 Domaines are definitely worth (re)discovering:

Domaine Arlaud Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2016

Established after WWII, Domaine Arlaud does not need any presentation and is a stellar producer, better known for their Morey-St.-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, and Vosne-Romanee, yet their Charmes-Chambertin is a delight, not to be missed.

Domaine Henri Magnien Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 2017

Established in 1987, Magnien was a fairly small and unknown producer until 2012, when his son Francois took over and brought the wines to new heights. It is now one of the rising stars of the appellation.

Olivier Bernstein Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru 2016

Olivier Bernstein is a fairly new producer/négociant, as he produced his first vintage in 2007, yet rapidly gained fame and respect for the quality of his Premiers & Grands Crus wines produced in tiny quantities. He is now considered one of the most accomplished rising stars covering several appellations.

Cheers! Santé!

Dom

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LeDomduVin: Twins - Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques 2008

Twins:  Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques 2008

It is not every day that I can open and taste some bottles from Armand Rousseau.

This particular producer is so in demand that it is difficult to find some bottles, and when you find some, they are so expensive, nowadays, that nobody drinks them anymore.

Instead, they use them as products of speculation, by putting them in their cellars, prior to reselling them a few years later via auction houses or private sales. 

Yet, on some rare occasions, like today, some of these bottles end up being served, rather than being stored. 

The first bottle was delicate, silky and elegant, not to say light, faded and thin. The nose timidly offered aromas of red, almost slightly underriped cherry and griottes, herbs, minerals and earthy notes. The palate was light bodied, a bit thin in my opinion, delivering nice and gentle cherry fruit, backed up by a great acidity, but not really substantial, lacking of texture and structure. It was good and overall balanced and harmonious, but lacked the layers, complexity and wow factor somewhat expected at HKD 14,500 (€1800) a bottle. Good, not great. 

The 2nd bottle showed much better features and quality: more expressive on the nose and on the palate, it seemed fresher, more opulent, ample and generous, and had a more persistent finish. Ever the color seemed darker and younger than the previous bottle. Loved it . 

Which made me ponder and ask myself why? This is a great example of bottle variations which, once again, proved the importance of being aware of the provenance and storage conditions, as well as anthenticy and genuineness of the bottles. Both real? One fake? Or one that already traveled the world over many times in auctions? Who knows... All I can say is that the difference was obvious... yet, so many factors might come to play to explain this difference. Hard to say. 

Cheers! Santé! 

Dom 

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