Gevrey-Chambertin Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How are the soils different in Gevrey-Chambertin?
A
There is an exposure of older soils there (a break in the escarpment)
2
Q
Number of grands crus and premiers crus in Gevrey-Chambertin
A
9 grands crud
26 premiers crus
3
Q
Who planted the vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin in 640 AD?
A
The monks of the Abbey of Bèze
4
Q
What is the origin of the name Chambertin?
A
It means “field of Bertin”, an early owner of the property.
5
Q
The best premier cru in Gevrey-Chambertin
A
Clos Saint-Jacques
