Alkohol
12.5 % vol
Rebsorten
- Pinot Noir / Spätburgunder
Region
Burgundy
The grapes for Seguin's Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée Gérard mainly come from the Charreux vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin, with vines around 30 years old. With its dark berry fruit and good structure, this Bourgogne clearly reflects the appellation character of this community.
Abgefüllt durch
Gérard Seguin
11/15, Rue de l'Aumonierie, 21220 Gevrey Chambertin, France
Winzer
Gérard Seguin
Gérard Seguin looks back on a winemaking family tradition dating back to 1850. Today, his estate covers a vineyard area of 6 hectares, planted exclusively with Pinot Noir. 3.3 ha of this are Gevrey-Chambertin sites, the best of which form the basis of the Vieilles Vignes, whose vines are well over 60 years old. One hectare is divided between Craipillot and Lavaux St. Jacques, the latter being probably the best Premier Cru site in Gevrey-Chambertin.
The winemaking is largely traditional. After a cold maceration of four to five days, the fermentation process begins with natural yeasts. Pure cultured yeasts are generally not used, as Seguin believes they produce standardized wines and eliminate any site-specific character. The aging takes place in oak barrels, of which 20 - 40 percent are new depending on the site and vintage. The aging lasts about 15 months until racking. Then three months are needed before bottling to blend the respective cuvées.
Seguin’s red wines are classics in the best sense. They always show the typical Gevrey-Chambertin balance of masculine berry fruit and spicy underbrush notes, as well as a remarkable mineral depth.
