The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin from Domaine Sérafin Père & Fils is a beautifully expressive Burgundy that showcases the depth and elegance of this storied appellation.
🏞️ Gevrey-Chambertin 2019 – Domaine Sérafin
Region: Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin AOC Producer: Domaine Sérafin Père & Fils Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Alcohol: ~13% Style: Red – Refined, structured, and age-worthy Drinking Window: 2024–2036
🍇 Tasting Notes
- Colour: Deep ruby with garnet hues
- Nose: Aromatic and layered, offering black cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, with hints of violet, forest floor, and subtle spice from oak
- Palate:
- Silky and concentrated
- Rich red and black fruit core
- Notes of clove, tobacco, and earthy minerality
- Fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity
- Long, elegant finish with a touch of savoury depth
🧪 Winemaking Highlights
- Vines average 56 years old, contributing to the wine’s intensity and complexity
- Grapes sourced from 11 small parcels, including some fruit from 1er Cru Les Cazetiers for added depth
- Around 70% destemming, followed by cool maceration and fermentation at relatively high temperatures
- Aged in up to 100% new French oak, unfiltered for purity and richness
- Practicing organic viticulture, though not certified
🍽️ Food Pairing Suggestions
- Duck breast with cherry glaze
- Roast venison or lamb with herbs
- Mushroom risotto with truffle
- Aged cheeses like Époisses or Comté
✨ Why It’s Special
Domaine Sérafin is known for crafting vin de garde—wines built to age gracefully. The 2019 vintage is particularly compelling, combining power and finesse with a classic Gevrey-Chambertin profile. Frédérique Goulley, now leading winemaking, continues the domaine’s tradition of low yields, meticulous vineyard care, and restrained extraction, resulting in a wine that’s both intensely flavored and beautifully balanced.