Domaine David Duband - Gevrey-Chambertin - Rouge - 2017

Wine:

The 2017 red Gevrey-Chambertin is a refined and velvety wine, with precise and very tasty fruit that delivers great sweetness and a polished, smooth texture from the aging process. Its black fruit aromas, highlighted by a lovely spicy undertone, contribute to its allure. This wine is ready to enjoy now or can be aged for a few more years.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. 65-year-old vines. Vinification: 80% whole grapes, 20% destemmed, 17-day vatting period, 5 to 7 cap punchings, pumping over. Pressing, settling for 2 weeks and transfer to barrels. Aged for 14 months in barrels, 40% of which are new and 60% of which are for one to three wines. Racking then resting in vats for 3 months before bottling, without filtration or fining.

Certified organic wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Pieces of beef, leg of lamb, roast duckling, veal chop in jus réduit, small game, Saint-Nectaire fermier.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts.

David Duband, a celebrated winemaker from Côte de Nuits, has mastered the art of creating wines that reflect the true character of their terroirs. His approach centers on respecting the essence of the fruit, bringing out the unique identity of each vineyard.

Now at the peak of his career, with 2 stars in the RVF guide, Duband continues to produce elegant and polished wines. He skillfully ages his wines, often using whole cluster fermentation depending on the cuvée, resulting in beautifully mature vintages.