Domaine Sérafin - Gevrey-Chambertin - Red - 2018

Wine:

From an exceptional, fully ripe vintage, the 2018 Red Gevrey-Chambertin  reveals notes of stone fruit, rose, and dried flowers, with a touch of oak that’s balanced and subtle. The wine shows the vintage’s natural generosity without excess, delivering a Gevrey with notable depth, firm structure, and elegance—perfect for further aging. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Ageing in new barrels for 70% of the harvest, then in one-wine barrels for the remaining 30%.

Color:

An intense, brilliant red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Aromas of stone fruit intertwine with rose and dried flowers, accented by a hint of oak.

Palate:

This Gevrey impresses with its youthful, structured Pinot Noir—firm yet refined, perfectly ripe, and generous without overstatement. With excellent aging potential of 10 years or more, it promises to develop beautifully over time.

Temperature:

Decant 2 hours before serving between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Duck breast, veal or beef chop, poultry with morel mushrooms and reduced jus, farmhouse Saint Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A hidden gem, Domaine Sérafin is one of those rare, must-discover addresses. Nestled in the heart of Gevrey with just 5 hectares adjoining some of the finest grand cru parcels, this favorite estate is a true treasure.