Charmes-Chambertin

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Charmes-Chambertin is a grand cru vineyard in the Côte de Nuits located near the town of Gevrey-Chambertin. The vineyard is known primarily for its Pinot noir production.[1] Located lower on the hillside near the Griotte-Chambertin and Chapelle-Chambertin crus, wines from this vineyard are known for being highly fragrant in their youth. With 77.5 acres (31ha) it is the largest grand cru in Gevrey-Chambertin.[2] Appellation d'origine contrôlée requirements include a minimum alcohol percent by volume of 11.5% and harvest yields of no more than 37 hl/ha.[3] Wines from this vineyard are known for the typicity character of the Pinot noir and its soft, ripe fruit flavors that typically peak between 10-20 years. The section of the vineyard closest to Route N74 is often considered closer to premier cru then Grand cru status. Mazoyeres-Chambertin (also Grand Cru) adjoins Charmes to the south and is generally (and legally) bottled under the Charmes-Chambertin designation.[4]

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  1. ^ K. MacNeil The Wine Bible pg 191-195 Workman Publishing 2001 ISBN 1563054345
  2. ^ J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition pg 313 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0198609906
  3. ^ P. Saunders Wine Label Language pg 49 Firefly Books 2004 ISBN 1552977200
  4. ^ T. Stevenson "The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" pg 146-147 Dorling Kindersley 2005 ISBN 0756613248
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