Charles van Canneyt Gevrey Chambertin Village 2021
4.7
HK$700
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Charles van Canneyt Gevrey-Chambertin Village 2021 is a finely etched Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir that captures the village’s classic mix of fruit purity and subtle sauvage spice. The 2021 vintage in Burgundy was shaped by severe spring frosts and a cool, uneven growing season, leading to low yields but also to wines that tend to be fresh, finely detailed and moderate in alcohol, with vivid acidity that underlines their terroir character.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry and cranberry mingle with violet, gentle stem-derived spice and a whisper of forest herbs, leading into a medium-bodied palate that is vibrant rather than weighty. The texture is silky with medium, powder-fine tannins, lifted by medium-high acidity and finished by notes of subtle oak spice, clove, earth, underbrush and a hint of savory minerality. This is an elegant, terroir-driven Gevrey that pairs beautifully with roast chicken, duck breast with cherries, seared salmon, mushroom risotto or a simple plate of aged Comté, offering a refined, food-friendly expression of one of Burgundy’s most famous communes and strong value in a challenging but classical-feeling year. Charles van Canneyt, grandson of the legendary Alain Hudelot-Noëllat, has established his own highly regarded micro-négociant label alongside his work at the family domaine, focusing on precise, terroir-expressive wines from top Burgundy sites.
Winery Background Trained and based in Vosne-Romanée, he favors restrained extraction, moderate use of oak and meticulous cellar work to safeguard purity and finesse. Working in very small volumes, he selects high-quality lots from trusted growers—often from preferred parcels within each village—and vinifies them with a light touch to showcase the character of the appellation rather than the imprint of the winemaker. The result is a range of Burgundies that combine traditional elegance with modern precision, making this Gevrey-Chambertin Village bottling a sought-after snapshot of contemporary Côte de Nuits craftsmanship rooted in classic Burgundy heritage.