2001 Gevrey-Chambertin Village

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Gevrey Chambertin

Burgundy

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Pinot Noir

Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Charles Rousseau told me that 2001 is "less good than 2000," as the newer vintage has a bit less structure. But it's a bit early to judge the real quality of 2000." Today, Rousseau likes 1999 and 2002 best among recent vintages. He was excited about 2002 in November. Grape sugars went as high as 13.7% in the Clos de Beze," he told me. August was not wet but it wasn't hot either, with the result that the 2002 fruit retained good acidity." Rousseau, incidentally, was one of several Burgundy growers who told me in November that he clearly prefers his 1991s to his 1990s today.