Mazoyères-Chambertin

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• Terroir confined to Gevrey-Chambertin (Côte-d'Or), a tectonically formed hillside oriented N/S over ~25 km
• Plots at 260–280 m elevation on a Bajocian (hard limestone) substrate to the west and deposits from the Combe Grisard alluvial fan to the east
• Shallow, calcareous, free-draining soils with a high proportion of clay and red silts derived from the weathering of the bedrock
• Cool oceanic climate, ~750 mm/year, mean annual temperature 10.5 °C, with continental and southerly influences channelled along the Rhône–Saône corridor
• East-facing exposure protects against morning frosts and fog while promoting rapid soil warming

• 100% Pinot Noir N, planting density >9,000 vines/ha, aged several months to develop cellaring potential

• Complex aromas combining red fruits, spices, and forest floor; deep ruby to black-cherry colour
• Dense tannic structure with great finesse; significant longevity, capable of ageing well beyond ten years

• Stony soils at the mouth of the Combe Grisard: good drainage and a balanced water regime produce moderate vine vigour, highly suited to Pinot Noir

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Product specification (BO Agri, PDF)
• Official INAO text (show_texte)
• INAO product entry
• Official trade body site — BIVB