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Domaine Georges Lignier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combottes 2016
Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru AOC
Sandwiched between three Grands Crus, it’s perhaps no surprise that Les Combottes is the pick of this century-old family domaine’s Premiers Crus. Nuanced red berry fruit with notes of spice and leafy undergrowth, this is a wine of impressive length.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Red berries overlaid by gentle vanilla and oak with leafy undertones
Aroma
Ripe raspberry, cherry, vanilla spice and autumn leaves
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium Bodied
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Mid-depth scarlet
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13.0% ABV
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9.75 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2028
This Gevrey Premier Cru is from the Lignier family, whose domaine in Burgundy’s Morey Saint Denis dates back to the start of the 20th century. Today, this 15 hectare domaine is run by Benoît Stehly, great-grandson of the founder, Georges Lignier. In the words of Burgundy expert Serena Sutcliffe MW, “this domaine very often produces the essence of the (Pinot Noir) grape” – that’s to say, wines of remarkable purity. Les Combottes is Gevrey’s most southerly Premier Cru, surrounded by Grands Crus, and one of the most highly regarded. From a challenging year – the yields were way down, but the outcome was “a seriously delicious vintage” (Jancis Robinson MW) – this is a classic Gevrey. Serve with boeuf bourguignon, game or wild mushroom risotto.
Review for 2016 vintage
