With its exquisite balance, silky mouth-coating tannins, and terrifically long finish, this bottle shows why Gallois’ reputation has soared sky high in recent years. Located along the border with it famous neighbor Le Chambertin, the Gallois Charmes-Chambertin is one of the most powerful and structured Charmes-Chambertins on the market, and its power and complexity make it more closely resemble Le Chambertin than most elegant Charmes-Chambertins. This Grand Cru comes from a third-acre parcel of vines that Dominique Gallois’ grandfather planted in 1910, though since replanted. It’s a must-have wine for Burgundy connoisseurs. Just 130 cases made.
- Country: France
- Region: Burgundy
- Sub Region: Côte de Nuits
- Commune/Village: Gevrey-Chambertin
- Vineyard: Charmes-Chambertin
The Gallois family has been crafting cult-inspiring reds from a tiny four-hectare estate since 1901, and while the estate’s motto is “Respect and Modesty,” the tiny size of Dominique Gallois is matched by the fervor that its wines inspire in those wine-lovers in the know--and that fervor is fed by the estate’s miniscule output, just 170-250 cases per label. So far this estate has managed to stride the line between cult producer and relative obscurity, but its recent releases suggest that it’s poised on the brink of serious stardom. Gallois wines possess telltale silky texture and sweet, palate-drenching fruit, all while speaking evocatively of the wine’s individual terroir, whether Bourgogne, Gevrey or Charmes Chambertin. These are wines made by a vigneron who knows each vine individually; in them, you can taste the respect and the love the Gallois family has for tradition, for their land, and for Burgundy.
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