The Naigeon family settled in Gevrey-Chambertin well before 1850. Fernand Naigeon, then a cooper, bought some land planted in vines and thus was born the family domain. Throughout several generations, the family's wine growing property remained fairly small. Shortly after 1945 Pierre Naigeon gave his name to the Domaine which is now managed by his Grandson, also named Pierre. Hardly more than 2 hectares, the Domaine lies in two of the finest Grand Crus of Burgundy: Charmes Chambertin and Bonnes Mares.
The average age of the vines is exceptionally high; almost 40 years old in Gevrey-Chambertin and around 70 in Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru and Charmes Chambertin. Bonnes Mares was replanted in 1994 after having been productive for more than 90 years! Although the great age of these vines means a small production, it endows the wine with an extraordinary quality, maturity and concentration. Due to their small quantity, Pierre's wines are reserved for connoiseurs and most of them are sold directly from his premises at 4 rue du Chambertin, the former 17th century residence of Comte Jobert de Chambertin.
Pierre Naigeon Bourgogne Chardonnay 2004 Pierre Naigeon Bourgogne Rosé 2004 Naigeon Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 2003 Naigeon Gevrey-Chambertin 'Les Echezeaux' 2002 Naigeon Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2002
Maison Albert Bichot - Beaune
Albert Bichot was founded in 1831- it is still actively managed by the Bichot family. They are both growers and negociants, paying equal attention to the negociant wines as they do to their own; however, it is the company's domaines in which we have greatest interest. Over the years Bichot has carefully cherry-picked and purchased domaines and properties in Burgundy which have either an existing reputation or at least the potential for greatness. Once purchased, each domaine is put under the control of a grower/winemaker who enjoys a large degree of autonomy from the parent company. The result is a selection of outstanding domaine wines of great integrity, superb character and, most importantly, a true 'goût de terroir'.
RED WINE Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 2003 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits 2002 (12.5%) Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2002 (12.5%) Gevrey Chambertin Les Corvées 2003
Domaine du Pavillon
Since its origin in the eighteenth century, Domaine du Clos du Pavillon has remained a typical, but increasingly rare, Burgundian estate encompassing its own manor house, small courtyards, winemaker's residence, cellars and most importantly of all its own 'clos'. This 3.75 hectare vineyard was, until the Revolution, owned by the Ursuline Convent in Beaune.
WHITE WINE Meursault 2001 (13%) Meursault 1er Cru 'Les Charmes' 2000/01 (13.5%) * Bronze Medal, Concours des Grands Vins de France * Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 1997 (13%) * Gold Medal Concours Général Agricole de Paris 1999 * Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 1999 (13%) * Gold Medal Mâcon 2000 * * 9/10 Carnet de Dégustation, Bettane et Desseauve * Magnums (6/150cl) Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2000 (13%)
This vineyard is owned exclusively by Bichot (a monopole). It is approximately 2 hectares in size of which two thirds is Premier Cru and one third Grand Cru. The divide initially seems to be arbitrary with just three feet dividing Grand Cru from Premier Cru; however on tasting the wines, the Grand Cru inexplicably has more of everything, even though the two wines are made by the same winemaker using exactly the same vinification and ageing methods. The Premier Cru is a superb wine, the Grand Cru is sensational.
Le Corton Grand Cru 1999 and 2000 Magnums 1999 and 2000 (6/150cl) * 1999 - Gold Medal, Concours des Grands Vin de France * * 1999 - **** (*) La Revue du Vin de France *
Le Corton Grand Cru 1998 (13%)
Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru 1999 and 2000 (13%) Magnums 1999 and 2000 (6/150cl)
Domaine du Clos Frantin
Founded by Antoine-Vincent Legrand, Field Marshall to Napoleon, the Clos Frantin is situated in the "Grand Crus" region of the Côte d'Or. Bordering the famous "La Tache" vineyard, the Clos Frantin is the proud owner of almost two hectares of premier cru "Les Malconsorts" in Vosne-Romanée.
Richebourg Grand Cru 1999 Richebourg Grand Cru 2000 Richebourg Grand Cru 2002
Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 1995 Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 1996 Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 1999 * Highest score 92/100 'Wine International' Burgundy Tasting * Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2000
Echezeaux Grand Cru 2003
Le Chambertin Grand Cru 2003
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 1995 (13.5%) Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 1999 (13.5%) Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2002 (13.5%)
Originally designated under the Premier Cru appellation of 'Les Crots', this vineyard was given Premier Cru status in its own right under the name 'Château Gris' just after World War II. In Dr. Lavalle's famous classification of 1855 it was deemed to be amongst the outstanding Burgundy growths equal to Corton and Clos de Vougeot. The Château overlooks the town of Nuits St. Georges and has the only terraced vineyards in Burgundy.
NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES PREMIER CRU MONOPOLE
Château Gris 1998 (13%) Château Gris 1999 (13%) Chateau Gris 2000 (13%) 1999 Magnum (6/150cl) 1999 Jereboam (1/300cl)
Clos de Lupé officially falls under the AC Bourgogne Rouge. In reality the 'Clos' is the only vineyard which is located in the town of Nuits St. Georges. It has great structure with rich, silky fruit.
Clos de Lupé 2000 (12.5%) MONOPOLE 2001 Magnum (6/150cl)
WHITE WINE Le Montrachet Grand Cru 1993 (13.5%)
Les Terrasses du Chateau Gris Blanc 2003 (13%)
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