Domaine Pierre Gelin Chambertin Clos de Bèze

Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru bottle image

Wine Description

Domaine Pierre Gelin is the leading wine producer in the small village of Fixin (pronounced “Fees-an”).  The family domaine was founded in 1925 by Pierre Gelin and is today in the hands of Pierre’s grandson, Pierre-Emmanuel. Pierre-Emmanuel farms organically and works to minimize the impact on the environment in both vineyard and cellar.

The family owns 32 acres in total including parcels in five Fixin premier crus and the monopole of Clos Napoléon. In 1961 Pierre also purchased vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin including the monopole Clos de Meixvelle, Clos Prieur 1er cru, and the Grand Cru Clos de Bèze.

Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is said to have been named in 630 CE after it became the property of the Abbey of Bèze. It is, in effect, an extension of Chambertin. Clos de Bèze may be sold as Chambertin but wine from Chambertin proper may not be sold as Clos de Bèze. The differences between the two vineyards is subtle. Clos de Bèze is exposed a bit more to the east and receives slightly more sun and ripens slightly earlier. Both Grand Crus drain well and sit on a bed of limestone.

Stéphen & Pierre-Emmanuel Gelin
Domaine Pierre Gelin
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Domaine Pierre Gelin Bottles
Clos Napoléon Monopole
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Domaine Pierre Gelin Vineyard
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Acclaim
“A flashy version, this boasts vanilla and toasty oak flavors, with macerated black cherry, plum, licorice and mint. Supple and refined.”
— Wine Spectator, May 2022
“(From two parcels of vines measuring .65 ha, one with approximately 40 years of age and the other with a venerable 100 years of age). This is aromatically similar to the Clos Prieur though with even more spice elements in play. There is definitely better volume and fine richness to the larger-scaled flavors that flash good power and delineation on the balanced, youthfully austere and impressively persistent finish where a touch of bitter pit fruit character slowly emerges.” 
— Burghound, Jan 2022
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard size
1 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous and Clay
Bottles produced of this wine:
1,400
Average Vine Age:
30 years
Certifying Organizations:
Ecocert
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Total SO2
56
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.57
Acidity:
5.2 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Total SO2
56