- Griotte-Chambertin
Griotte-Chambertin is a
grand cru vineyard in theCôte de Nuits located near the town ofGevrey-Chambertin . The vineyard is known primarily for itsPinot noir production. K. MacNeil "The Wine Bible" pg 191-195 Workman Publishing 2001 ISBN 1563054345 ] Situated on the lower hillside near the grand crus ofChapelle-Chambertin andCharmes-Chambertin , the vineyard encompasses 6.7acres (2.7 ha) and derives it name from the grill pan shape that the rows ofvines imitate. J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition pg 313 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0198609906 ] "Appellation d'origine contrôlée " requirements include a minimum alcohol percent by volume of 11.5% and harvest yields of no more than 37 hl/ha. [P. Saunders "Wine Label Language" pg 75 Firefly Books 2004 ISBN 1552977200] The smallest grand cru in Gevrey-Chambertin, wines from this vineyard are typically deep colored with soft fruitiness and velvet textures. The wines are expected to hit their peak in 10-20 years. T. Stevenson "The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" pg 148 Dorling Kindersley 2005 ISBN 0756613248 ]ee also
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List of Burgundy Grand Crus References
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