Champy : Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru 2007

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2007 from Champy

Tasting

Nose

The nose reveals gentle notes of red fruits, expressing the aromatic richness characteristic of the appellation.

Palate

On the palate, this Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2007 unfurls power and roundness, the hallmark of this exceptional terroir. Elegance accompanies a fine structure, offering a harmonious and refined tasting experience.

Food and wine pairings

This Burgundy grand cru pairs beautifully with noble red meats such as beef Wellington, roasted feathered game, or aged soft-rind cheeses such as Époisses or Brillat-Savarin.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2007, it is recommended to decant it one to two hours before serving and to serve it at a temperature between 16 and 18°C.

A powerful, elegant Burgundy grand cru

The estate

Founded in 1720 by Edme Champy, a cooper by trade, Champy is Burgundy’s oldest wine merchant house. Based in Beaune, it owns 21 hectares of vines in the Côte de Beaune, from Volnay to Corton-Charlemagne. Pierre Meurgey has led this three-century-old Maison since 1990, supported by Dimitri Bazas, technical director and winemaker. It stands out for its connection with Louis Pasteur, who conducted his research there in 1865, as well as for its 15th-century cellars. The only active winemaking production site in the heart of Beaune, Champy farms 50% of its vineyard under organic agriculture.

The vineyard

Charmes-Chambertin stretches across 29 hectares within the 85.5 hectares of grand crus in Gevrey-Chambertin, in the Côte de Nuits. The vines benefit from an eastern exposure, planted between 240 and 280 meters above sea level. The terroir is made up of limestone enriched with a fine proportion of clay marl, giving the wine that distinctive combination of power and roundness that characterizes the appellation.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%)