# Gevrey-Chambertin Les Seuvrées (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Robert Groffier Père et Fils
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €185
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** wild berries, red cherry, violet, black cherry, sandalwood, toasty oak, sweet spices, vanilla

## About this wine

Domaine Robert Groffier Père & Fils produces the Gevrey-Chambertin Les Seuvrées 2022 from 100% Pinot Noir grapes within the Gevrey-Chambertin AOC in Burgundy, France. This estate, a family-run operation since the 19th century, is guided by Nicolas Groffier's commitment to natural viticulture and minimal winemaking intervention, focusing on low yields for concentrated wines. The Les Seuvrées vineyard, with vines averaging 60 years old, features sandy soil with a limestone base. The wine's character is shaped by its village-level classification, yet it often displays qualities associated with higher-tier appellations, a hallmark of the domaine's meticulous approach.

## Interesting facts

- Vine age in Les Seuvrées averages around 60 years.
- The soil is a mix of sandy loam and limestone.
- The wine is bottled unfiltered and unclarified.
- Considered by some to have Premier Cru quality.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and ripe tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins like duck, veal, and lamb. Its vibrant acidity cuts through fattier elements, while its red-fruited and subtle spice notes can echo or contrast with savory dishes. The earthy and mineral undertones of Gevrey-Chambertin also pair harmoniously with dishes featuring mushrooms or root vegetables.

## Wine making process

The Gevrey-Chambertin Les Seuvrées 2022 is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The winemaking process involves a cold pre-fermentation maceration for about seven days, followed by fermentation with one-third whole bunches. Post-fermentation, the wine matures on its lees in barrels, with 20% of these barrels being new oak. The final bottling is done without filtration or clarification, adhering to the domaine's philosophy of minimal intervention. Harvests are manual, with strict control over grape yields.