Book “Gevrey-Chambertin joyau des Climats de Bourgogne” by Jacky Rigaux
Vineyard of excellence, Gevrey-Chambertin is undoubtedly the one that brings together all the virtues that make up great terroirs. The diversity of expression pushed to its height, revealed in the typicity of its vintages, makes it the ambassador of the current discourse which claims the cause of terroirs, in these times where society would like to impose on us imperatives of simplifying technology and profitability. Book in French
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Discover in this new edition how the Gauls, Gallo-Romans, Burgundians and monk-winemakers draw, thanks to the work of the winegrowers of Gevrey-Chambertin, the contours of this mosaic of “climats”. Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the Gevrey-Chambertin terroir and soak up the knowledge of these numerous localities, each wine of which is unique.
With its 600 hectares, Gevrey-Chambertin is the largest finage on the Côte, the most successful with its 9 Grands Crus and 27 Premiers Crus, the most famous of which is CLOS SAINT JACQUES, this is where is located the dean of Burgundy wines, the famous CLOS DE BEZE.
Complementing the author’s texts, the maps drawn by Françoise Vannier and Emmanuel Chevigny and the geographical sections by Michel Campy make it a valuable guide. As a prelude to a visit, Christian Bon’s photographs are an invitation to discover or get to know better the beautiful Gevrey-Chambertin vineyard!
Faithful lover of terroirs, Jacky Rigaux continues his researches with this book dedicated to the Grands Crus of Burgundy which he presents with precision. A fervent defender of this notion of “terroir”, often criticized or misunderstood today, he defines “climats” as “carefully demarcated plots, each capable of producing a wine with a strong personality”.
Thus, since the 1930s, the organization of Appellations d’Origine Controlée (AOC) has imposed a four-level hierarchy. The Grands Crus are the most prestigious, “the flagship”. The author tells us about those of Burgundy with their history, their legends, their characteristics and what makes them prestigious. This walk starts in Chablis, crosses the Côte de Nuits and ends with the Côte de Beaune. The maps by Sylvain Pitiot, sketches by Michel Campy and photos by Christian Bon accompany the reader in this presentation.
Throughout the pages, each of the 33 Burgundian Grands Crus is in the spotlight and Jacky Rigaux reveals their personality and complexity with all the subtle nuances of the words that make you want to know them better… A glass in hand!
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