2023 Domaine Denis Bachelet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

This Grand Cru comes from the prestigious Charmes-Chambertin in the Côte de Nuits, one of Burgundy’s most celebrated Pinot Noir sites. Situated on well-drained limestone and marl soils, the vineyard produces wines that are often more perfumed and supple than other Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Crus, while still maintaining depth and structure.

Domaine Denis Bachelet works with extremely low yields and meticulous vineyard care to ensure exceptional fruit concentration. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted, with fermentation carried out using native yeasts. Whole-cluster inclusion is often used to enhance aromatic complexity and structural finesse. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, with a careful proportion of new oak to support structure without overshadowing the wine’s purity.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Domaine Denis Bachelet is a cult-level, small-scale estate in Gevrey-Chambertin, widely admired for producing some of Burgundy’s most precise and graceful wines. Denis Bachelet is known for his extremely hands-on approach, emphasizing vineyard precision, low yields, and perfect fruit maturity.

The estate follows sustainable viticulture with minimal intervention in the cellar. Native yeast fermentations, gentle extraction, and carefully measured oak aging are hallmarks of the style. Across both village wines and Grand Crus, Domaine Denis Bachelet is celebrated for wines that combine purity, finesse, and remarkable aging potential, making it one of the Côte de Nuits’ most respected producers.