Restaurant owner in Dijon, Dominique Gallois decided to take over the family estate in 1989, while his father, Jean, was dedicating his production to the wine trade. The estate, now 4 hectares in size - half of which is in the Gevrey village appellation - dates back to 1901, when Dominique's great-grandfather built his cellar and house in Gevrey-Chambertin. Since 1989, Dominique Gallois has modernised the facilities, expanded the vineyard into iconic vines and imposed rules for winemaking and respect for the environment to allow the terroir its most authentic and delicate expression.
Located in the Côte de Nuits, in the heart of Burgundy's most renowned climats, the Dominique Gallois vineyard alone brings together seven Gevrey-Chambertin appellations, including three premier crus: 'Combe aux Moines', 'Petits Cazetiers' and 'Les Goulots', as well as one Grand Cru: 'le Charme-Chambertin'. Almost all of them are reds, exclusively composed of Pinot Noir.
With his non-interventionist policy, Dominique Gallois allows the vines to flourish while respecting their environment. No pesticides are used and ploughing is done with a plough. The elegance of the Burgundian terroir is highlighted and the yeasts are all indigenous. Pigeage and remontage are done by hand and the wine is aged in Allier oak barrels for 18 months. Gevrey-Chambertin combines finesse, complexity and freshness, the hallmark of great Burgundies. Dominique Gallois manages to sublimate the mystery and fragility of this terroir thanks to his know-how. The colour is light ruby, the nose has notes of truffle, undergrowth, smoke, violet and morello cherry. The tannins are firmly established. On the palate, the dark fruit wins out, with a touch of chocolate, mint, savory and tobacco.
Paired with a fine piece of beef or veal, and even more so with game, Dominique Gallois's Gevrey-Chambertin makes an impression.
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)- Varietal(s)
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Degree
- 13°
- Origin
- France - Burgundy
- Type
- Red wine
- Producer
- Domaine Gallois
- Maturity
- 2024-2032
- Packaging
- Carton of 6 bottles
- Size
- 75 cl
Customer Reviews
- Review by bpi
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was the star at the Gazzar wine tasting yesterday in Lausanne what a fruit bomb and only 13% alc amazing value might be a one off for 2020 as i have tried it in other vintages where i was not impressedRating - Review by Yves Beck
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Rating
"Ce ""simple"" Bourgogne résume à lui deux éléments : la grandeur que l'on peut trouver, toute catégorie confondue, en Bourgogne et la passion du vigneron assemblant des qualités variant entre Village et Grand Cru.
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN "VIEILLES VIGNES" - 2019
Le bouquet est fin et subtil. Il révèle des nuances d'abricots et de fleurs de tilleul suivies d'une touche de citronnelle. En bouche le vin a du corps et du tempérament. Sa structure acide assure bien les arrières et confère de la fraîcheur tout en étirant la finale. Un vin convaincant et rassurant !" 90/100 - Review by Yves Beck
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GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN "VIEILLES VIGNES" - 2019Rating
"Dieser ""einfache"" Burgunder fasst zwei Dinge zusammen: die Größe, die man in Burgund in allen Kategorien finden kann, und die Leidenschaft des Winzers, der Cuvées zusammenstellt, die Village und Grand Cru in sich vereinen.
Das Bouquet ist fein und subtil. Es offenbart Nuancen von Aprikosen und Lindenblüten, gefolgt von einem Hauch Zitronengras. Am Gaumen ist der Wein vollmundig und temperamentvoll. Seine Säurestruktur bildet das Rückgrat, verleiht ihm Frische und streckt das Finale. Ein überzeugender Wein!" 90/100 - Review by Hermann the Austrian
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Leider nicht so gut wie ich erwartet hatte. 87/100Rating - Review by Adrian van Velsen
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Kräftiges Rubinrot. Angenehm komplexe Nase nach Kirschen, Trockenkräutern, Lakritze und Brombeeren. Im Gaumen zugänglich und fruchtbetont, feine Gerbstoffe und eine gut mit der Frucht verwobene Säure verleihen dem Wein eine gute Struktur, mit 13% hält sich der Alkohol dezent im Hintergrund. Im Abgang von mittlerer Länge und mit dunkelfruchtigen Rückaromen. 90 vvPunkteRating
