2021 Magnum Gevrey Chambertin Domaine Armand Heitz

📌 Description

Gevrey-Chambertin 2021 Magnum – Domaine Armand Heitz is an elegant and precise interpretation of this great Côte de Nuits village. The cooler and finely structured 2021 vintage highlights purity of fruit and refined tannins. The magnum format allows for slower, more harmonious ageing, enhancing complexity and longevity. This cuvée reflects the mineral backbone and classical tension typical of Gevrey-Chambertin.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

A refined profile: red cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, violet, fine spices, and subtle mineral notes.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Gevrey-Chambertin (Côte de Nuits, France).

Clay-limestone soils provide structure, freshness, and ageing potential.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F).

Decant for about 1 hour when young.

⏳ Ageing Potential

15 to 30 years (and even longer in magnum).

• 2024–2032: vibrant fruit, lively freshness, elegant structure.

• 2033–2055+: development toward tertiary notes of forest floor, fine leather, and spices.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: bright ruby with garnet reflections.

• Clarity: clear and luminous.

• Legs: fine and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: elegant and expressive.

• First nose: fresh red fruits.

• Second nose: violet, fine spices, subtle mineral nuance.

👄 Palate

• Attack: precise and energetic.

• Structure: fine tannins, balanced acidity, silky texture.

• Dominant aromas: red cherry, raspberry, floral and spicy nuances.

• Overall balance: harmonious and refined.

• Length: persistent, fresh, and elegant finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Roast poultry.

• Beef tenderloin.

• Game birds.

• Aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

An elegant and structured Gevrey-Chambertin expressing the freshness of the 2021 vintage with finesse. The magnum format enhances its ageing potential.