Gevrey-Chambertin En Champs 2022 | Pernot Père & Fils | Burgundy

Wine Identification
This profile concerns the Gevrey-Chambertin En Champs, a red Burgundy produced by Pernot Père & Fils from the 2022 vintage. The wine originates from France’s Burgundy region, specifically within the prestigious Gevrey-Chambertin appellation.

Origin and Winemaking
The domaine is led by Pascal Pernot, who assumed control in 2018 as the fourth generation at the family estate in Brochon, located at the northern edge of the Gevrey-Chambertin AOC. The vineyards are managed through sustainable viticulture with a progressive introduction of biodynamic practices. The Pinot Noir grapes come from vines averaging sixty years of age.

The wine is sourced from the lieu-dit "En Champs," situated just below the Premier Cru Champeaux on an east-facing slope. This site benefits from the fresh microclimate of the Combe de Lavaux and features calcareous soils. Historically significant, the plot was classified as a 'Troisième Cuvée' by Lavalle in 1855. The winemaking process involves total destemming and fermentation using natural yeasts with a minimum maceration period of two weeks. The wine undergoes an eighteen-month aging regimen in Billon and Rousseau barrels, with approximately twenty percent new oak.

Expected Profile
As a red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir, the Gevrey-Chambertin En Champs reflects the character of its calcareous terroir and cool microclimate. The extended aging in specific cooperage contributes to its structure and complexity, typical of high-quality village-level Burgundies from this era.

Overall Character
This wine represents a traditional expression of Gevrey-Chambertin, rooted in old vines and sustainable farming. It offers a blend of historical prestige and modern ecological stewardship, delivering a structured red wine shaped by its specific east-facing slope and cool air from the Combe de Lavaux.