Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes Hubert Lignier (Domaine) 2008
13%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes Hubert Lignier (Domaine) 2008
The wine
Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Aux Combottes is a clean, elegant wine. The palate is full, with discernible, elegant tannins. A slight mid-palate sweetness is also apparent.
About the Producer Hubert Lignier
The excellent reputation of Domaine Hubert Lignier goes back a long way, due to the finesse and concentration of their wines. In 1991 Hubert's son Romain joined the domain. He sadly died in 2004, and two years later Romain's brother, Laurent, joined his father. The domain, practicing sustainable agriculture, counts eight hectares of vineyard close to Morey, Gevrey and Chambolle.
All the work is carried out with quality in mind (manual harvests, low yields, strict sorting); according to Laurent, “75% of a wine's quality comes from the quality of the vineyard”. Most of the grapes grown are Pinot noir, with a small amount of Gamay and Aligoté.
The juice is vinified with little intervention, with wild-yeast fermentation and long maturations of 21-22 months on lees. The wines are not fined or filtered. What we find in the glass is a suppleness with tannins of a velvety character.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: specialised storage
Recoverable VAT: no
Wooden case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin
Classification: Premier Cru
Owner: Hubert Lignier (Domaine)
Vintage: 2008
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
