Gérard Raphet

Les Champs Chenys Cuvée Unique Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir

9.245 ratings
9.222 pro ratings
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Michael Meyer

We often read discussions of wines that deserve more respect than they are designated. Villages that drink like premier crus; premieres that aspire to be GC's. in this case, we have a "lowly" villages lieu-dit surrounded on 3 sides by great Gevrey GC climats. Such a sweet spot of intense savory fruit at a price point that blows your mind. Thoroughly impressed with the pedigree of this wine, and the visceral edginess that Gerard Raphet imparts here. Spicy, fresh acidity, vibrant mesmerizing tannin, ripe cherry, earthy to the core. Soooo Burgundian! Enjoyable now (with a brilliant succulent Mahi-mahi), but will be so much more incredible in the mid-2020's.

We often read discussions of wines that deserve more respect than they are designated. Villages that drink like premier crus; premieres that aspire to be GC's. in this case, we have a "lowly" villages lieu-dit surrounded on 3 sides by great Gevrey GC climats. Such a sweet spot of intense savory fruit at a price point that blows your mind. Thoroughly impressed with the pedigree of this wine, and the visceral edginess that Gerard Raphet imparts here. Spicy, fresh acidity, vibrant mesmerizing tannin, ripe cherry, earthy to the core. Soooo Burgundian! Enjoyable now (with a brilliant succulent Mahi-mahi), but will be so much more incredible in the mid-2020's.

1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2017
Chad Bowman

Sales LDF Sales

9.3

Crushable. I had a hard time not putting a straw in the bottle.

Crushable. I had a hard time not putting a straw in the bottle.

1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2016
jarred gild

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.3

super tasty and not cheap

super tasty and not cheap

May 4th, 2016
Ross Cobb

Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines

8.9

earth, fruit, raspberry jam, lavender,

earth, fruit, raspberry jam, lavender,

Jul 15th, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.4

#ipob

#ipob

Mar 17th, 2015
Ross Cobb

Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines

9.7

Pretty much the best.

Pretty much the best.

Mar 11th, 2015
Matthew Iaconis

Owner/Winemaker Brick & Mortar

9.1

My first '13 Red Burgundy. Concentrated and silky. Tasty nonetheless.

My first '13 Red Burgundy. Concentrated and silky. Tasty nonetheless.

Jan 22nd, 2015
Brian Broxson

Had this great wine at Brennan's in NOLA.

Had this great wine at Brennan's in NOLA.

Jan 2nd, 2017
Jordan Birch

Medium Body, lush dark fruit & a hint of spice.

Medium Body, lush dark fruit & a hint of spice.

Sep 12th, 2016
Chris Bensick

Gosh I wish I had more of this! Excellent with roast pork, Xmas 2015

Gosh I wish I had more of this! Excellent with roast pork, Xmas 2015

Dec 26th, 2015