Vineyard description: Gevrey-Chambertin, CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN (including Mazoyères-Chambertin), Grand Cru
If Chambertin and Clos-de-Bèze are the undisputed kings of Gevrey-Chambertin, just so is Charmes-Chambertin the undisputed crown prince. At 30.83 hectares, Charmes-Chambertin, a Grand Cru climat in Gevrey-Chambertin, is more than twice the size of any other Grand Cru in the commune.
Charmes-Chambertin is comprised of two lieux-dits, Aux Charmes at 12.25 hectares, and Mazoyères at 18.58 hectares. Both climats may be bottled as Charmes-Chambertin, and usually are. Wine from Mazoyères, however, may also be bottled as Mazoyères-Chambertin, or as Charmes-Chambertin, Les Mazoyères.
Charmes-Chambertin (including Mazoyères-Chambertin).
If Chambertin and Clos-de-Bèze are the undisputed kings of Gevrey-Chambertin, just so is Charmes-Chambertin the undisputed crown prince. At 30.83 hectares, Charmes-Chambertin, a Grand Cru climat in Gevrey-Chambertin, is more than twice the size of any other Grand Cru in the commune. Charmes-Chambertin is comprised of two lieux-dits, Aux Charmes at 12.25 hectares, and Mazoyères at 18.58 hectares. Both climats may be bottled as Charmes-Chambertin, and usually are. Wine from Mazoyères, however, may also be bottled as Mazoyères-Chambertin, or as Charmes-Chambertin, Les Mazoyères.
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