Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Les Corbeaux" 2005 - Philippe Rossignol

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Les Corbeaux" 2005 - Vintage Old Vines - Domaine Philippe Rossignol

Presentation of the Philippe Rossignol estate:

Philippe Rossignol created his estate in 1976 with 2.5 hectares of vines. Over the years he expanded the operation until acquiring his first 1er cru in 1990. In 2005 his son Sylvain joined the operation which now covers 7 hectares. An additional 10 hectares are farmed under lease.

The estate places great emphasis on respecting the terroir and biodiversity. We encourage you (and this is extremely rare) to visit the estate's Facebook page, which frequently publishes beautiful images of the activity in the vineyards of Domaine Philippe Rossignol.

Presentation of the 1er cru “Les Corbeaux”:

The premier cru Les Corbeaux is located right next to the grand cru Mazis-Chambertin, . Its pleasant aromas of black cherry are supported by a deep, dark structure and a touch of oak, a truly imposing premier cru.

The 2005 vintage in Gevrey-Chambertin: Simply sublime

A warm and cloudless spring that saw both early budburst and flowering. June and July were dry with high temperatures until August when the heat was not overwhelming. The sporadic showers in September rehydrated the vines. The Indian summer also allowed the grapes to slowly reach perfect phenolic maturity.

The reds have the rich, ripe fruit of a warm year, balanced by exceptional acidity, reminiscent of cooler years. Perfectly balancing deep concentration with elegant freshness, many wines have the structure needed for long-term aging.